Many of us are interested in restoring old windows. But how many of us know the fascinating journey of glass windows through time? Although most... Read More
Tis The Season! Old House Winterizing Is Upon Us!
Do you live in one of those gorgeous vintage homes? Old homes have that unique charm that makes them so special to us, to those... Read More
Planning for Summer Paint Stripping Projects on Your Old Home
Now that it’s warm, it’s time to get outside and begin those home improvement projects you’ve been putting off all winter. Most of us need... Read More
Don’t Be Tempted By Speedheater Knock-Offs
Designed by a Swedish inventor in the 1990s and manufactured in Sweden, the first Speedheater Infrared Paint Remover was released in the United States in... Read More
Customer Story: Surviving a House Fire and Flooding
Eco-Strip customer Lisa Rock and her Speedheater™ Cobra survived a restorer’s worst nightmare: a house fire. Her experience is quite a story: “Three months ago I lost... Read More
Why Restore Not Replace Your Old Windows
A three-person crew installs a replacement window and frame. People mistakenly believe that replacing old windows is better than restoring them. This is exactly what... Read More
Go Hands Free With Your Speedheater™1100
Speedheater™ Infrared Paint Removers If you are a fan of Infrared Paint Removers, then you probably know all about the UL-listed Speedheater™ 1100 for large paint removal... Read More
GUEST BLOG: Why Bother Fixing Antique Windows?
This blog is written by our guest, Chris Hewett, from his private Facebook Group, MyOldHouseFix. Chris’ summaries of complex home restorations topics and his links to... Read More
How to Use Speedheater™ Infrared Technology for Paint Removal
Most homeowners and professional painters know that paint removal can be a laborious but often necessary step in home improvement and restoration projects. In addition... Read More
A Letter from Eco-Strip
April 3, 2020 Letter from: Catherine Brooks, President WHERE ARE WE? We are all experiencing changes right now which we never anticipated: how we... Read More
How Eco-Strip Tools Make Furniture Stripping Easier
The Challenges When done correctly, refinishing furniture can restore it to its original beauty and give new life to older pieces. One of the main... Read More
History of Speedheater™
“He wanted to make the world a little better." Birger Ericson is an entrepreneur who created one of the largest facade renovation companies in west... Read More