...Sandingwood floors & refinishing yourself will definitely save money , and even an inexperienced homeowner can likely do a better job than the lowest bidding h...
...wood ceiling than one with drywall, mud sanding and painting.
Staining wood ceilings:
If you are interested in the look of wood but would like to mix up the...
...sanding if necessary, and wiping on a single coat of oil.
Shou sugi ban siding and torrefied wood:
There is a related wood treatment called torrefied wood o...
...wood refers to smaller pieces that are machine grooved and glued together. They are strong, and enable the use of smaller pieces of wood that have limited use. ...
...Wood dust from cutting
Dust from cutting drywall and sanding drywall compounds
VOCs (volatile organic compounds) in paints and primers
Formaldehyde and ot...
...wood for ceilings rather than drywall .
Milk Paint:
Milk paint emits no fumes and is completely safe for children, pregnant women and anyone with chemical s...
...wood floor finish , but the majority of them are high in VOC's which are detrimental to interior air quality and health. For this reason non-toxic wood floor fi...
...Sanding, caulking and paint can bring them back good as new.
Bricks and masonry: Putting materials with high thermal mass in the path of the sun will absorb h...
