If you have dried paint on a favorite clothing item, don't worry. Not all hope is lost! The best way to remove set paint ...

When I see actors on TV stripping varnish off wood, or paint off of furniture, I am surprised at the way that they remove it. They have everything but a Hazmat suit on. They are wearing a heavy-duty ...

Q: I had painters in my house a few weeks ago and just noticed paint left on the sideboard in my dining room. This is beautiful cherry furniture and is part of a custom set made for me by John Landis.

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I tested three paint and varnish strippers and one varnish-only remover for a DIY furniture project. While all four products worked to remove the original finishes, there were two clear winners. I ...

Q: Is there a way to remove, or at least cover up, paint that has gotten onto bricks because of sloppy workmanship? Arlington County, Va. A: Removing paint from bricks — especially the types made for ...

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Varnish, lacquer, deposits—no matter which word you use, it is never one that maintenance managers want to hear. Varnish is the thin, sticky brown or black film deposit occurring on the interior of ...