Does paint freeze?
Will my latex paint freeze? Yes. Latex paint (also known as "water based") will freeze at the same temperature as water does (32℉) since there is water inside the can. It is recommended to prevent your latex paint from freezing by bringing your paint in a temperature- controlled space during the winter months. Will my oil based paint freeze? No. Alkyd paint (also known as "oil based") will not freeze since the ingredients do not contain water, but alkyd resins and natural oi
A unique idea for a ceiling.
Who would have thought to use Lauan plywood for a ceiling? Someone who is not afraid to take chances, that's who. Mitch Fletcher of K9 Heeling in Eden, MD is always in creative mode when it comes to renovating The Calmpound. I think his abilty to take chances paid off on this one....Big Time! Here you can see the process of applying a clear wood sealer. You only have one shot at this so make sure you get it right. There is no undoing this on Lauan since you are dealing w
How to fix a stress crack in Salisbury, MD.
As the world turns. Wasn't that a soap opera? The earth is always moving, whether it be spinning, shifting, or shaking. Merriam-Webster says that movement is the act of moving from one place or position to another. It also says that stress is a physical force or pressure. Put the 2 together, with a little path of least resistance, and you have stress movement or stress crack. How to fix a stress crack: Take your spackle knife and scrape away any loose material. The separ
Painting a room for $150 is just SPOOKY!
Let's look into this a bit. Is paint included? A standard room that is 10x12x8 has approximately 352 sq/ft of wall space minus window and door space, so you will need 2 gallons of paint to complete 2 coats. It is impossible for these prices to include material costs since the cost of a gallon of premium paint ranges from $35-$60. Trick or Treat? Trick. Paint is not included in these prices and you will most likely be responsible for traveling to pick it up. Will they fix
Where can I throw away my old paint (and more) in Wicomico and Worcester Counties, Maryland?
It's that time of year when we need to go through our hazardous wastes and properly dispose of them. Wicomico County, MD and Worcester County, MD will be holding their Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day very soon and you need to be ready for it. Worcester also has E-Cycling for any electronics you may no longer use. - Wicomico's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be on Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 7am-3pm at the Newland Park Landfill located at 6948 Brick
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