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A: That outdated coat could be hiding a future heirloom, but uncovering it requires both elbow grease and certain safety precautions. Test: First, check for lead in the paint, says Thomas Eberharter, ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The stripping and removal of paint is a pretty radical—and arduous—task. Start by ...

Unless your project car has been hammered out of virgin sheetmetal, the first thing to do when considering new paint is figure out how to handle the paint that's already there. See All 5 Photos5 In ...

It can be a mighty labor-intensive and time-consuming process to remove paint, which is why many DIYers dread or even avoid the task. That’s a shame, given that the results usually are worth the ...

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.

Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of experience in the home space and 10 years of editing experience. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over ...