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Payment in the Palm of Your Hand Got an old entertainment center or armoire and want to try your hand at a do-it-yourself project? We found some tips on Pinterest from Skaie Knox on ���How To and How Not To Refinish an Old Cabinet���. Here���s what you do AND don���t do: PWC���s New Pay-by-Text Option 1. Apply paint remover. It���s secure, paperless, super fast and convenient. It provides never-forget peace of mind and gives you the ultimate ���control��� over paying your utility bill. DO wear protective rubber gloves and apply liberal amounts to all surfaces you wish to strip of paint, then wait 15 to 30 minutes before scraping. Note: if you���d like to hold just a small amount of paint remover, use a tin or ceramic bowl only. This is a harsh chemical, and plastic will be eaten away. Set a drop cloth outside or in a well-ventilated area, then place your piece on bricks or paint cans for easy access to bottom edges. Just Once! All you have to do is sign up ��� one time ��� to have your monthly payments made directly from your bank account OR paid by your credit or debit card.* To sign up, call 866-735-7743 (Western Union���s SpeedPay service) or visit www.faypwc.com and log in to your account. *Sign up using your bank routing and account number and Pay-by-Text is free. For credit/debit card payments, a fee applies. Just Say Yes Each month, about five days before your bill is due, you���ll receive a ���payment alert��� text message. All you have to do is press YES PWC when you are ready to pay by the method you selected when you signed up! (Even if you sign up for Pay-byText, you also have the option to pay your bill each month in another way.) To find out if your cell phone carrier supports this service, visit www.speedpay.com/ westernunionpaybytext.asp. For more information, call 483-1382 or visit our website. Stay connected with PWC through www.faypwc.com 18 | March/April ��� 2013 Supply List: Wood cabinet, desk, dresser (whatever you���d like to refurbish) Electric hand sander Sanding block and/or sponge sanding block Sand paper (P220-very fine and P60-medium coarse) Paint remover Flat paint, any color. Use two or three colors for distressed looks Briwax��or polyurethane finish Scraper Rubber gloves Painters tape Pencil Yard stick Several small to medium brushes (one medium-sized for applying the remover, and several sizes for applying paint) Tin can or ceramic bowl for remover, plastic cups for paint Drop cloth Bricks or empty paint cans Optional, but highly recommended: tent to protect you from sun exposure (and keep your furniture piece clear of tree debris!) Optional: new hardware for handles DON���T apply a thin layer as the remover will not work into the paint enough ��� you���ll spend way more time sanding long after you���ve scraped.��You may need to apply multiple layers of remover for tough-sticking or old paint. 2. Scrape off paint. DO scrape along the lines of the wood grain. DON���T be impatient and scrape too deep, as you will dig into the wood. 3. Sand excess paint. DO use a medium coarse sand paper (P60) and an electric hand sander for major surfaces. For edges, use a sanding block or sponge sander. A paint scraper was useful to get into the nooks and crannies. DON���T begin until the wood has completely dried, or you may have trouble sanding off the excess. 4. Optional: Tape off custom stripes and apply first coat of paint. DO press down on the edges of the tape to avoid leakage. Use the color you wish to appear the least on your piece. DON���T forget to press in your painters tape on detailed edges like the door panels. CV

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