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Sanding: Dos and Don’ts

You’re planning a home improvement or house painting project, and it dawns on you: the old paint or stain will have to be removed before you can get started. Whether you’re planning for deck refinishing, cabinet painting, or a smaller project like baseboard and trim painting, sanding is a step you can’t skip. It’s a must when it comes to surface prep for any interior painting refreshes or exterior painting projects. Here are some sanding dos and don’ts from the experts at TRICO PAINTING.

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Spring Home Improvement Projects for 2021

Has there been a home project you've meant to get to? Something that will refresh your space or make entertaining easier? Maybe your home needs some improvement to make it more efficient for your everyday life. Sounds like it's time to grab a hammer and a screwdriver and preparing for some spring home improvement projects. Spring is the ideal time to get some work done around the house. The weather gets warmer, the days get longer, and it's the perfect season to spend time outside. If you tackle your home improvement projects in the spring, you can enjoy them through the summer. That beats working in the hot summer sun. Here are the projects you should put on your spring home improvements list.

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10 Living Room Colors to Consider for New Homeowners

There may be no room in your home that tells family, friends, and visitors more about you than your living room. That's because most people may never get to see your home's inner sanctum bedroom but may visit with you in your living room. So your living room colors need to reflect who you are and your sense of style. Even before the COVID19 pandemic, most Americans and Europeans spent about 90 percent of their time indoors. In a post COVID19 global world, that percentage continues to grow. That means homeowners are beginning to research rooms they want to modify or change completely. If you've just moved into a new home or want to renovate your old one, please keep reading.

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