Inside our paint section, we show how to diagnose common paint problems, repaint houses inside and out, prepare surfaces for repainting, deal with lead paint, and more.

• Appropriate Methods for Reducing Lead-Paint Hazards in Historic Housing
  Almost every historic house contains some lead-based paint. Here's how to deal with it.


• Painting Historic Interiors
  Types of old paint; how to prep and prime; how to apply paints; what hazards to watch out for.


• Exterior Paint Problems on Historic Woodwork & Siding
  Purposes of Exterior Paint, Paint Removal Precautions & Techniques, How to Repaint Historic Buildings


• Ask The Old-House Doctor
  Do you need to repaint your house -- or will a washing suffice?


• Lead Contamination in the Home
  Lead poisoning is a threat, especially to young children. This story explores sources of lead in the home


• Fighting Mildew
  What's a good way to remove mildew from outdoor surfaces?


• Ask The Old-House Doctor
  I'm searching for a recipe for making whitewash. Can you help?


• Paint problems?
  Here are causes of (and practical solutions to) conditions that wreck exterior paint.


• Exterior finishes for wood
  How to choose among wood finishes -- and how to apply them successfully


• First things first
  Quality exterior primers provide many benefits


• Why house paints fail
  ... Steps you can take to make sure your paint job stands the test of time.


• Paint drips
  Here's how to remove paint from brick and masonry


• Picking paint
  Don't skimp on quality, coverage


• A paintbrush in time...
  Procrastination in house painting may prove costly


• Floor painting
  Tips on preparing your wood floor for painting


• Painting Historic Interiors
  All about historic interior paints and how to choose new paints for historic interiors


• What you should know about using paint strippers
  Paint strippers can be dangerous. Here's what you need to know to use these products safely.


• Brick Houses
  Strip and peel methods tedious but effective for removing paint from brick


• Curing paint failure problems on old walls
  Help! I painted the walls of my 1935 house - and now the new paint is peeling off in strips.


• Painting a Radiator
  Revive the look of a cast iron classic with a fresh coat of paint.


• Caulk and Moisture
  Caulk can seal minor gaps to help keep rain and wind out, but it should not be used as a primary weather barrier.

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