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Four Factors To Consider When Choosing Flooring

Nathan Hillis · August 10, 2021

Four Factors To Consider When Choosing Flooring

Is it time for new flooring? If so, you’ll have a lot of things to consider. That's what we'll discuss in the blog post

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Common Causes Of Drywall Damage

Nathan Hillis · July 10, 2021

Common Causes Of Drywall Damage

Most houses have drywall, and the older a house is, the more chance there is for that drywall to become damaged.Often, the damage can be accidental, but most of the damage can be avoided. This article

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Necessary Painting Tools For Your Average Painting Project

Nathan Hillis · June 10, 2021

Necessary Painting Tools For Your Average Painting Project

In this blog post, we're going to discuss the necessary painting tools you may need for an every day painting project

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Should You Remove Old Paint Before Repainting?

Nathan Hillis · May 8, 2021

Should You Remove Old Paint Before Repainting?

Repainting the home is an exciting home improvement project for homeowners. A fresh coat of paint from a professional painting contractor gives the property an improved appearance and the walls a new

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Factors That Impact The Price Of An Exterior Painting Project

Nathan Hillis · April 11, 2021

Factors That Impact The Price Of An Exterior Painting Project

How much does it cost to paint your home’s exterior? In this blog post, we’re going to tackle that question and discuss the different factors that impact the price of an exterior paint job.

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Calming Colors To Help You Relax

Nathan Hillis · June 8, 2020

Calming Colors To Help You Relax

Trying to find a color that not only looks great but also keeps you calm can be a daunting task. Luckily for you, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 colors to help you relax.

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How Long Between Paint Coats?

Nathan Hillis · June 4, 2020

How Long Between Paint Coats?

In this article, we're going to discuss how long between paint coats for different types of painting projects

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How Many Coats Of Primer?

Nathan Hillis · June 2, 2020

How Many Coats Of Primer?

But one pretty common questions in every painting project is: “How many coats of primer do I need?”

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Should You Paint Trim Or Walls First?

Nathan Hillis · June 2, 2020

Should You Paint Trim Or Walls First?

In this blog, we're going to discuss if you should paint trim or walls first. Let's get into it!

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Painting Walls And Ceilings: Step-By-Step Guide

Nathan Hillis · May 8, 2020

Painting Walls And Ceilings: Step-By-Step Guide

In this article, you're going to discover how to paint walls and ceilings inside your home

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Accent Wall Rules: Do's And Don'ts

Nathan Hillis · May 7, 2020

Accent Wall Rules: Do's And Don'ts

In this article, we're going to show you the accent wall rules and the do's and don'ts.

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How To Refinish A Wood Door: Step-By-Step Guide

Nathan Hillis · May 6, 2020

How To Refinish A Wood Door: Step-By-Step Guide

Do you want to refinish your wood door? This article will show you exactly how to do it, step-by-step

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