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Here’s where we think and blog about things we love. So be prepared to find lots of stuff about painting, prepping, and ways to make your home look beautiful.
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Refinish Your Cabinets
By Philip Hansell Save thousands by painting cabinets instead of replacing them. Refinishing kitchen cabinets is a difficult and labor-intensive painting project, but the payoff can be huge. For a fraction of…
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Skillful Brushwork for Doors and Windows
By Philip Hansell Follow these tips and techniques for a flawless finish. The paint protecting your doors and windows has a tough and important job to do. It must endure hostile weather,…
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Don’t Be Afraid to Spray
By Philip Hansell The basic setup, operation, and maintenance of this versatile, labor-saving tool is a lot easier than you think. During the more than 20 years I’ve been a painter, I’ve…
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Smoother Walls
By Philip Hansell Drywall primer/surfacers are the first step in getting the perfect paint job. Most new drywall has three coats of joint compound on corners and seams, but much of the…
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10 Tips to Paint Like a Pro – Part 2
By Philip Hansell (continued from Part 1) Tip 9: Theres a quick fix for sticky doors and windows Have you ever tried to open a cabinet door that feels like it is…
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10 Tips to Paint Like a Pro – Part 1
By Philip Hansell Products and advice for tackling the toughest parts of the job As a professional painter with nearly 20 years of experience, I’ve developed a thriving business. Getting there hasn’t…
