If you want the most professional-worthy paint job possible, sanding your walls really is a must. Not only does it smooth out your surface for an even application, but it helps your paint to adhere ...

When you're referring to the "grit" of sandpaper, there's a number involved. It refers to the number of abrasive particles that fit within a square inch. The higher the number, the more particles, ...

In addition to finding the right sandpaper grit for your project, and knowing when you can stop refining (and stop sanding!), proper wood sanding technique is also important. From the editors of Fine ...

Sandpaper is one of the more versatile items to have for any DIY project, useful for a variety of applications. Whether you're smoothing out wood to give it a fresh coat of paint or prepping metal for ...

Q:Urgent! What is it meant by the term "grade of abrasive paper" and what is it meant by the term "raising the grain," and why is it carried out? -- Scott A:The "grade" (or grit) of abrasive paper ...

Sanding is a necessary evil that accompanies every woodworking project, and one of the more annoying parts of the task is choosing which type of sandpaper to use. This quick guide from Steve Ramsey of ...

Q In your column a while back, you discussed safe ways to remove toilet stains and to clean pipes. I have an even safer way to remove those stubborn stains without using any chemicals. Do I have your ...

Most of us probably have sandpaper at home, but use it only for some do-it-yourself projects involving wood and metal. It turns out sandpaper is more versatile than we think. Online site BabaMail ...