Write an article based on this "Use a power sander and a medium-grade disc to sand the treads. Turn off the sander and switch to a fine-grade disc. Go over the treads again with the sander. Hand sand the corners and edges with sandpaper. Fill all holes and cracks in the treads with wood filler. Wait 24 hours for the wood filler to dry. Sand the treads again."
article: Attach a medium-grade sanding disc to a power sander, plug it in, and turn it on. Go over the entire surface of each tread to start smoothing out the roughness of the wood.  It's necessary to sand the surface of your treads before doing anything else. This should remove the unsightly orange tint of the pine, buff out scratches, and also allow the pine to better accept the stain. If you don't already have a power sander, purchase or rent one from your local home improvement store. Once you've gone over all of the treads, turn the sander off and unplug it. Remove the medium-grade sanding disc and attach a fine-grade sanding disc to the sander. Plug the power sander back in and turn it back on. Sand all of the treads again so that they achieve an even smoother texture. You likely won't be able to reach the entire surface of the tread with a power sander. Get a few pieces of fine-grain sandpaper from a home improvement store. Roll a pencil up into a piece of the sandpaper and hand sand all of the corners, edges, and crevices that the power sander missed. Get some wood filler from a home improvement store and squirt it into any little holes or cracks you notice in your treads. These can occur naturally in the grain, or as a result of staples and/or tacks that have held carpet to the stairs in the past. Stay off of the stairs for at least 1 day after filling the holes and cracks so that the filler can dry all the way. Once you think the filler may be dry, touch a couple of the holes or cracks and see if the filler feels wet or sticky at all. If not, the filler has dried completely. Sand the treads again with all of the holes filled in. Go over the treads with the power sander until they're smooth to the touch and then hand sand the tight spots again. This should ensure that the filler is flush with the tread  surface.

Write an article based on this "Gather your painting supplies. Choose the right paint. Tape and cover adjacent surfaces. Ventilate the room. Apply two coats of primer. Apply the paint. Remove the tape. Replace the sink when the paint is dry."
article: To paint the countertop, you will need primer, paint, and a few tools to help you apply the paint and protect surrounding surfaces. The tools you'll need include:  Paint tray Paint roller Medium paint brush Two foam roller brushes Painter's tape Painting a Formica countertop isn't like painting other surfaces. The main problem is that countertops get a lot of use and endure tons of abuse. Because of this, you need an incredibly durable paint. You can choose any color or style that you like, but look for a durable paint that's suitable for Formica, such as:  Two-part epoxy paints that are water-based  Laminate paint kits Interior acrylic paint Interior oil-based alkyd paints To protect nearby surfaces from paint and splatter, tape off anything touching the surface you'll be painting. This could include walls, cabinets, and the backsplash. Good painting tapes include green tape, blue tape, and masking tape. Before you start priming or painting, open a window and set up a fan to blow air around the room. The fumes from the primer and paint can be dangerous, so keep the room well-ventilated throughout the entire painting project. If you're not using a two-part paint with a built-in primer, it's important to prime the surface of the counter top before painting. The best kind of primer for your counter is an oil-paint. Try to match the color of the primer with the color you've chosen for the countertop.  Pour your primer into the paint tray. Fit a roller with a clean roller brush and roll it in the primer. Wipe off excess primer on the tray. Cover the entire surface of the counter with a thin layer of primer. Use the brush to get into cracks and to manoeuvre  around edges. Wait about three hours for the paint to dry, then repeat. Check the manufacturer's instructions on the paint can for precise drying times. When the primer has fully dried, you can apply the paint. Pour the paint into a clean paint tray. Fit a roller with a clean, dry roller brush. Dip the brush into the paint and saturate it completely. Roll off excess paint onto the tray.  Go over the entire surface of the counter with a thin layer of paint. Use the brush to paint around edges, in cracks, and in hard-to-reach areas. Allow the paint to dry, according to the manufacturer's instructions. This is usually about three hours. Once the first layer is dry, apply a second and third coat if necessary. As soon as you've painted the final coat, remove the painter's tape. By removing the tape when the paint is still wet, you'll prevent paint from drying onto the tape and peeling off with the tape. To remove the tape, gently pull it toward yourself at a 45-degree angle. Once the paint has dried, after 24 to 72 hours (check the manufacturer's instructions), replace the sink. Fit the sink back into it's basin, reconnect the plumbing, screw the clamp screws back in place, and reconnect the faucet.

Write an article based on this "Use safety goggles. Read instructions from the products you're using carefully. Dress safely. Work in a clean, well-lit space."
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When working with stone, you should wear safety googles. You can purchase safety goggles at a local hardware store. Safety goggles will help protect your eyes from bits of stone that may fly off the main piece while you're chiseling. You should learn about the materials you're using. When you purchase stone, it will usually come with safety instructions. There are also generally safety instructions on tools you would use from the hardware store. Do not disregard these rules. Read them in their entirety before you begin to cut stone. When you're cutting stone, you should make sure you dress in a way that will help prevent accidents. Take some basic safety precautions before you begin cutting stone.  Remove any jewelry before you begin working. If you have long hair, pull it back into a ponytail. Avoid wearing shorts, as pant legs can protect you from bits of stone that may fly away from the main piece while you're cutting. Where you work is also a safety concern. Make sure you work in a space that's clean and well lit. If an area is full of debris, you could trip and hurt yourself. You also want to make sure you have adequate lighting so you can see what you're doing.