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Wood filler and wood putty can completely hide holes in stained wood, if properly applied. Tim Carter shows you how to get a perfect finish when using wood putty and carpenters wood filler on stained wood. Some plastic wood filler, or other types of compounds, contain resins and other chemicals which can create marks in your wood. Wood putty comes in different colors and you can mix them to get the correct color match. Once the hole is filled, put one additional layer of stain on the entire piece and you won't be able to see where the holes were.

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Finishing a wood desk is very simple. AsktheBuilder.com host Tim Carter shares one technique for wood finishing your home office furniture.

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Paint stripper works wonders for paint removal. AsktheBuilder.com host Tim Carter shares some paint remover pointers to help you get rid of your paint quickly and safely.

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Wood stain looks beautiful when applied correctly. AsktheBuilder.com's Tim Carter demonstrates how to stain wood to get the color you want. With his tips, you'll be able to apply wood stains to match almost all wood stain colors.

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Mixing paint colors produces custom paint colors perfect for any color scheme. Tim Carter demonstrates how to blend or mix paint colors to get the perfect color for your job. Blending paint colors really is easy and useful on any paint job.

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Exterior house painting tips can make a job go much smoother. AsktheBuilder.com host Tim Carter shares some house painting tips from his years of experience. His pointers will make your house exterior painting job much easier.

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AsktheBuilder.com host Tim Carter demonstrates how to paint a door. To get professional results when painting a door, you must prepare correctly. With these tips, you'll have no trouble painting any type of door.

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Sanding molding can be difficult because of the bumps and grooves. Tim Carter shares a simple solution for sanding any surface, no matter how uneven. Where sandpaper may not work, recycled glass sanding blocks are the key.

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Painting kitchen cabinets is a fantastic way to make your kitchen look new and save tons of money. Ideas for painting kitchen cabinets are as plentiful as grains of sand on a beach. Painting kitchen cabinet hinges is not a good idea, as it is better to remove all hardware before you start to paint. Decorative painting for kitchen cabinets is a smart thing to do. You can use multiple colors, glazes and even stencils.

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