Smooth finish on wood via elbow grease and pumice polish
Hollywood figure George Montgomery shares home making and custom furniture tips. He explains steps for achieving glass like satin finishes using pumice oil or water with pumice and rotten stone, including curing times and handling cautions for beginners.
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Waterproof deck finishes for leaks and paint removal tips
A reader seeks solutions for a leaking tongue and groove fir sun deck. Experts describe a thin elastic waterproof membrane latex mastic neoprene and a clear epoxy resin as durable options, with professional installation costing about 1.26 to 1.80 per square foot. Additional advice covers removing white-painted beams with new electric or spray-on paint removers, followed by sanding and sealing to restore natural wood color.
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Great American Hobby Do-it-yourself painters spend 3 billion
Citibank's Home Painting guide notes Americans spend about 3 billion yearly on DIY painting. It compares latex and oil paints, highlights prep, shopping advice, and stepwise outdoor procedures for a long lasting finish with safety and preparation emphasized.
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Honeywell scientist on solar steam for electricity
Dr. Van W. Bearlinger told a House energy subcommittee that no scientific breakthroughs are necessary, but facilities must be economically feasible to convert sunshine into steam for electricity production.
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