Put in the work up front for maximum benefit later.
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Moving somewhere new (or freshening an existing space) can be thrilling from a design perspective.
It’s incredible what a good coat of paint can do to breathe new life into a room.
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It’s so hard to force myself to take those first few steps before diving headlong into a project.
Here, learn how to clean your walls before painting for crisp results that will last.
Before painting, verify you’ve repaired anything that might need attention.
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Not dusting beforehand is likely the culprit here.
No trapped hair or lint inyourpaint.
This serves two important functions:
First, it keeps your solution basic as opposed to acidic.
Too much solution will leave residue and create more work for you.
