Guides
Plain answers to the questions we get asked across the counter.
These are the explanations we end up giving in person several times a week — what the differences actually are, and which one matters for your job. No product pitches, just the reasoning.
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Choosing ice melt without wrecking your concrete
Rock salt, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride and CMA all melt ice, but they work to different temperatures and treat concrete and paws differently.
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Paint sheen, and how to pick the right one
Sheen is how much light the dried film reflects. It drives washability and durability far more than colour does, and it decides how much of your wall's history stays visible.
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Picking the right anchor for the wall you have
The anchor does not hold the weight. The wall does. Choosing well is mostly a matter of working out what is behind the paint before you drill.
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Interior painting prep, in the order that saves rework
Most disappointing paint jobs are prep failures, not paint failures. The work below is unglamorous and it is where the finish is actually decided.
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Key types, and what can actually be duplicated
Most house, office and padlock keys copy in a couple of minutes. A few cannot be copied at all, and it is worth knowing which is which before you make the trip.
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Come see us on Main Street
65 Main Street, Yonkers, NY 10701. Street parking along Main Street, plus parking garages nearby.
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM
- Saturday 10 AM–5 PM
- Sunday Closed