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Prepare the surface of the new pine boards by sanding them to a smooth finish. Apply three coats of the Woodoc Water-Borne INTERIOR to the pine boards with a paintbrush. Let the sealer dry completely ...

There are a lot of pros and cons to using a glass stovetop. The cons are that it doesn’t heat up as fast as a gas stovetop, nor does it have as precise of a temperature control. The pros are that it’s ...

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They're the home-heating devices that have become a popular fixture in middle class homes. Despite the fact that they cost around £3,000 to buy and install, 1.9 million people in Britain now have a ...

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Log burner owners need to clean their stoves regularly, as constant use leaves sooty marks on the glass door that can completely obscure the view of the flames. The culprit behind this messy issue is ...

Hannah has almost three years of experience overseeing surveys, product testing and investigations around home improvements, health and pet care. But there is increasing concern about the potential ...

A new study warns that indoor wood-burning stoves significantly damage lung capacity, comparable to cigarette smoking, even among healthier users. Despite these growing health risks and increased air ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...