Stripping paint: Removing old gloss paint from doors and furniture can be time-consuming and messy. A heat gun can make the job easier

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A range of heat guns for stripping paint have been tested. Electric heat guns soften the paint so that its easier to scrape away, but they are not suitable for water-based or acrylic paints. A belt or orbital sander is suitable for large flat surfaces, and chemical strippers soften the paint, although fumes can be unpleasant. The best heat guns on test were the Bosch PHG 500 at 25 pounds sterling and the Bosch PHG 500-2 at 25 pounds sterling. The Black & Decker KX 1682 at 30 pounds sterling was the most widely available.

Paint removers, Paint strippers

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Air conditioners

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Nine air conditioners with three different cooling capacities manufactured by Gibson, Amana, Frigidaire, General Electric, Sears Kenmore, Panasonic, Carrier, Friedrich and Whirlpool received best buy ratings. List prices range from $349 to $796.

Frigidaire (Air conditioner), Amana (Air conditioner), Carrier (Air conditioner), Friedrich (Air conditioner), Panasonic (Air conditioner), General Electric (Air conditioner), Gibson (Air conditioner), Sears Kenmore (Air conditioner), Whirlpool (Air conditioner)

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If you can't stand the heat..

Article Abstract:

Portable air conditioning split units tend to produce cooler air and are therefore more effective than smaller, single units.

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