Removing paint from old metal hardware can be a daunting task, unless you add some hot water into the mix. Multiple layers of paint can interfere with the functionality and beauty of cabinet and door ...

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Paint removal usually requires a highly toxic chemical to get the job done, but for small metal objects, DIY site The Family Handyman recommends dropping your paint-coated hardware into a slow cooker ...

But while I was at the hardware store last week, I decided to pick up a gallon of Strypeeze (not to be confused with an alternative spelling of "striptease," although I did a double-take the first ...

Q: I’m in the process of changing the brass-finished door hardware in my home to brushed nickel. I’ve replaced the handles but would like to refinish the hinges, which are steel underneath. Can I ...