If you’ve ever sanded wood at home, there’s a decent chance you own a belt sander – and you might be wondering if the tool can be used to sand your floor. “These powerful tools use a continuous loop ...

Sandpaper is one of the more versatile items to have for any DIY project, useful for a variety of applications. Whether you're smoothing out wood to give it a fresh coat of paint or prepping metal for ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

I’m thankful to have had enough trips around the sun that my adult children are finally calling me for advice about their projects. I hope you’re blessed to experience this transfer of knowledge, too.

Dear James: I moved into an older house that I plan to fix up myself. It has beautiful natural woodwork that needs refinishing. I am confused about what sandpaper to use and when. What paper is best? ...