How to Strip Paint Off Old Hardware

Here’s a question we get in our Salvage department multiple times a week: how do you get paint off of old hardware, anyway?  We’ve been giving these instructions to customers in our Portland store for years: No, stripping paint off hardware does not require a visit from the HAZMAT team or a gooey, chemical mess.  Straight ...

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How to Choose a Lightbulb

Using the right bulb can be as dramatic as the difference between lightning and a lightning bug!