Category: Tool Tests

I bought a heavy plastic jug of eco-friendly paint stripper last Tuesday. The label specifically said it smelled like fresh citrus and was completely safe to use in an enclosed space without a respirator. It actually smells like old oranges mixed with gasoline. I tried using it on the thick baseboards in the guest bedroom. […]

I spent my entire Saturday sitting on the middle step of my main staircase trying to sand eighty years of dark brown paint off the wooden risers. I bought a massive bulk pack of generic sandpaper from the hardware store last month because I thought I was being smart about my budget. The pack cost […]