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A Bright, Front Door

A few years ago my father purchased my mother a new front door for their home. At first, my mother was excited. However, she quickly decided she didn’t like the plain white color of the door, so she asked my father to paint the door a vivid burgundy color. I visited the home after the front door was painted. The burgundy color of the door looked amazing against the blue color of the house. If you want to give your home a fresh, new look without spending a lot of money, consider what changing the paint might do for the interior and exterior.

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2 Reasons To Hire An Exterior Painting Contractor

31 January 2018
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Realizing that you have to paint your home can often be a demoralizing experience due to the sheer amount of work that it can involve. Here are two reasons to hire an exterior painting contractor to take care of that job for you and make your life quite a bit easier. They Will Be Able To Help You Decide On Appropriate Colors The hardest part of painting your home is often trying to decide on the right colors to use, mostly because you are going to be stuck with these colors for quite a few years. Read More …

Sometimes A DIY Paint Job Isn’t The Best Option: Here’s When It Makes Sense To Hire A Professional Painter For Your Home

2 December 2017
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Painting the interior of your home is a popular do-it-yourself project; most homeowners are able to do an acceptable job with tape, drop cloths, a roller brush and an angled sash brush. However, it can be very time-consuming and mistakes (such as accidentally dripping paint onto a hardwood floor) can be costly. Hiring a professional painter may be more expensive, but it guarantees that the job will be done perfectly. Here are some situations in which it makes sense to hire a pro instead of trying to paint your home yourself. Read More …

Wallpaper Removal From Sheetrock? How To Make It Happen

20 May 2017
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Sheetrock, by its very formation, is powdery and easily smashed or broken with force. In houses where previous owners decided to install wallpaper directly over sheetrock, it is nearly impossible to remove it without causing some damage to the sheetrock. However, if you are facing a problem with hideous, worn out, outdated or damaged wallpaper and it is secured to bare sheetrock, there is a way to remove it carefully. Start with a Special Stripper Read More …

How To Mask Off Before Painting

4 January 2017
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Painting is a great do-it-yourself project because you can involve your friends and family. Actually painting the walls on the inside or outside of your home is very simple. Of course, certain aspects of the job are little more difficult. For instance, painting the edges and lines will need to be done by somebody with a little bit of skill with a paintbrush. But perhaps the most important part of the job is masking off. Read More …

How to Paint Better Lines on Textured Drywall

26 October 2016
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Painting the interior of your home is a manageable remodel, especially if you have textured drywall. Drywall is a great surface to repaint because it is absorbent, and you can use latex-based paints. Basically, painting is a great project even if you have no painting experience. That being said, there are certain parts of the job that are a little bit difficult. Most important, you need to figure out how to paint the straightest lines. Read More …