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33 Painting Tips (The Pros Want You To Pay For)

Nathan Hillis · October 10, 2022

33 Painting Tips (The Pros Want You To Pay For)

Planning on painting your home or business? This ultimate list of 33 painting tips will help you do a better job, faster.

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Eight Common Painting Myths Busted

Nathan Hillis · September 13, 2022

Eight Common Painting Myths Busted

There are many painting myths that have grown in popularity thanks to social media. This blog post will share eight common painting myths busted by experts.

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Ceiling Paint Vs Wall Paint

Nathan Hillis · August 17, 2022

Ceiling Paint Vs Wall Paint

Are there any differences between ceiling paint vs. wall paint? This blog post will discuss any differences

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Types of Paint Primer

Nathan Hillis · August 17, 2022

Types of Paint Primer

Not all types of paint primer are created equally. This blog post will discuss the different types of paint primer and there uses.

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Difference Between Exterior and Interior Paint

Nathan Hillis · July 19, 2022

Difference Between Exterior and Interior Paint

This blog post will discuss the difference between exterior paint and interior paint

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How To Remove Paint Stains From Clothing

Nathan Hillis · July 19, 2022

How To Remove Paint Stains From Clothing

Various techniques you can use to remove paint stains from clothing, including removing oil, water, and acrylic-based paints

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Paint Sheen: The Types And Best Choices

Nathan Hillis · June 20, 2022

Paint Sheen: The Types And Best Choices

When it comes to painting, you choose the color, the type of paaint, and whether you need interior or exterior paint, but how often do you think of the sheen?

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Painting In High Humidity

Nathan Hillis · June 20, 2022

Painting In High Humidity

When painting in high humidity, there are precautions you should take. This blog post will discuss them.

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Painting Over Lead Paint

Nathan Hillis · May 20, 2022

Painting Over Lead Paint

If you can confirm that your house has lead paint, then encapsulation is a viable option

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Testing For Lead Paint

Nathan Hillis · May 18, 2022

Testing For Lead Paint

In this blog post, we'll show you why testing for lead paint is important and the two options for the public to do it.

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Why Are Cabinets So Expensive?

Nathan Hillis · October 12, 2021

Why Are Cabinets So Expensive?

If you’ve been looking into getting your kitchen or bathroom remodeled, you’ve likely already looked at installing new cabinets. Many people are blown away by the price of installing brand new cabine

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Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

Nathan Hillis · September 11, 2021

Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

Are you starting to feel the nip of the winter air coming in? As summer comes to a close, before you start making your pumpkin spice lattes and preparing for football season, make sure to create a fal

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