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How To Paint Trim: The Five-Step Process

Nathan Hillis · May 4, 2020

How To Paint Trim: The Five-Step Process

In this blog post, you're going to discover the five step process we use to paint trim

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How To Paint Vinyl Siding: The Only Guide You Need

Nathan Hillis · April 8, 2020

How To Paint Vinyl Siding: The Only Guide You Need

Want to know how to paint vinyl siding? This article will show you exactly how

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Log Home Staining: The 5-Step Process

Nathan Hillis · April 8, 2020

Log Home Staining: The 5-Step Process

Do you want to stain your log cabin? Then be sure to follow these five steps according to the experts.

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How To Refinish A Deck: The Only Guide You'll Need

Nathan Hillis · April 6, 2020

How To Refinish A Deck: The Only Guide You'll Need

If you're looking for advice on how to refinish a deck, then you've come to the right place.

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How To Remove Wallpaper (The Easy And Fast Way)

Nathan Hillis · March 30, 2020

How To Remove Wallpaper (The Easy And Fast Way)

Want to know how to remove wallpaper? We're going to teach you the easiest and fastest method to do that

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Painting Aluminum Siding: The Best And Easiest Way

Nathan Hillis · March 10, 2020

Painting Aluminum Siding: The Best And Easiest Way

The key to painting aluminum siding is the preparation and use of proper acrylic paint.

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How To Refinish A Deck: Proper Preparation And Maintenance

Nathan Hillis · March 9, 2020

How To Refinish A Deck: Proper Preparation And Maintenance

Ever wondered why some decks fail and others stand the test of time? If you don't know how to refinish a deck, you'll want to learn how (or hire us to do it)

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How To Paint Brick: The Only Guide You’ll Need

Nathan Hillis · March 6, 2020

How To Paint Brick: The Only Guide You’ll Need

Are you thinking about painting your exterior or interior brick? Then read this blog post to learn how to paint brick and when to do it.

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How To Choose Exterior Paint Colors For Your Home

Nathan Hillis · January 20, 2020

How To Choose Exterior Paint Colors For Your Home

Wondering how to choose exterior paint colors for your home? Follow this simple 6 step process

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Oil Vs. Latex Paint: Which One Should You Use?

Nathan Hillis · January 13, 2020

Oil Vs. Latex Paint: Which One Should You Use?

In this article, we're going to discuss the differences between oil vs. latex paint, which one is better, and which one you should use.

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Acrylic Vs. Latex Paint: The Difference And Which To Use

Nathan Hillis · January 6, 2020

Acrylic Vs. Latex Paint: The Difference And Which To Use

Acrylic vs. latex paint, what are the main differences and which one should I use for my DIY painting project? Read this article to find out

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How Many Coats Of Paint? | [Updated 2024]

Nathan Hillis · January 2, 2020

How Many Coats Of Paint? | [Updated 2024]

We're going to discuss how many coats of paint you'll want to use in different interior and exterior painting situations.

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