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House Painting Tips


Preparing the area:

Fill holes by using a filler or spackle. Make sure to dry completely, then sand.

Scrape off old paint or sand walls so the area is smooth.

Clean walls

Priming the walls: Priming isn’t absolutely necessary, but it will help the paint adhere properly, and hide any dark colours or stains.

Stir paint: Paint colour will separate. Make sure to stir thoroughly, especially if the paint has been sitting for an extended period of time.

Gather your painting tools: putty knife, filler, sandpaper, rags, paint can opener, paint tray, stir sticks, angled paint brush, roller, roller cover, roller extension pole, drop cloth, and painter’s tape.

Tape the appropriate areas so you won’t get paint on the parts…

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One of my favourite things as a kid? Rearranging my room! Why not help your kids spruce up their bedroom by rearranging some furniture, or switching it up a bit! It doesn't have to be expensive either, and a little can go a long way! Here are some fun little tips to breathe some fresh air into your little one's room. 1. Start with Art Ask your young ones to start collecting pictures of things they like, friends, pets, anything, and get them a cheap cork board from the dollar store. They can start hanging these in their room, and adding their own little character. Otherwise, Etsy has a lot free printables, and you can get cheap frames from places like the dollar store, Ikea, etc. 2. Perk Things Up with Paint You can…

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