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FixWhen You Must Hire a Certified RRP Firm
Pre-1978 home with peeling paint? Here's exactly when the law forces you to hire a certified RRP firm, when you can DIY, and how to tell the difference before you scrape.
June 8, 2026
FixHow to Fix Yellowing Trim Paint
Yellowing trim paint is usually an oil or alkyd binder oxidizing in low UV light. Diagnose it with a wipe test, then repaint in a non-yellowing waterborne alkyd.
June 8, 2026
ToolsBest Airbrushes for Miniatures
Five airbrushes tested on minis, terrain, and primer. Top pick: Iwata Eclipse HP-CS for the 0.35-millimeter all-rounder that primes and zeniths without a tip swap.
June 8, 2026
ToolsBest Airbrush Thinners and Flow Improvers
Five airbrush thinners and flow improvers tested across acrylics, model paint, and fine art work. Top pick: Golden Airbrush Medium for clog-free atomization.
June 8, 2026
ToolsBest Angled Sash Brushes for 2026
Five angled sash brushes tested on walls, trim, and cabinets. Top pick: Purdy XL Glide 2.5-inch for the cleanest cut line at a price that earns it.
June 8, 2026
ToolsBest Bucket-Edge and No-Tape Cut-In Tools
Six bucket-edge and no-tape cut-in tools tested on walls, ceilings, and trim. Top pick: the Accubrush MX, the edger that cuts a clean line without painter's tape.
June 8, 2026
ToolsBest Cheap Paint Brushes That Don't Fail
Cheap paint brushes that are actually good, tested on walls, trim, and cut-in. Top pick: Wooster Softip, a smooth-finish synthetic for under eight dollars.
June 8, 2026
ToolsBest Paint Sprayers for Furniture Refinishing
Five paint sprayers tested on dressers, chairs, and cabinet doors. Top pick: Wagner FLEXiO 3500 for the best sprayer for furniture that handles paint and stain.
June 8, 2026
ToolsBest Infrared Paint Strippers
Five infrared paint strippers tested on lead-painted siding, sash windows, and trim. Top pick: the Speedheater Standard 1100 for safe, chemical-free removal.
June 8, 2026
ToolsBest Lazy Susans for Furniture Painting
Five lazy susans and turntables tested for furniture painting. Top pick: the Rockler Finishing Turntable for spinning a chair while you keep a wet edge.
June 8, 2026
ToolsBest Mohair Rollers for 2026
Five mohair roller covers tested on cabinets, doors, and trim for a near-sprayed gloss finish. Top pick: Wooster Mohair Blend 1/4-inch nap for the smoothest enamel.
June 8, 2026
ToolsBest Paint Brush Combs
Five paintbrush combs tested on latex and oil-soaked brushes over six weeks. Top pick: Wooster Painter's Comb 1832 for the brass-and-steel two-sided tool that saves brushes.
June 8, 2026