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My husband and I are currently trying to sell our home, and the front door needs repainting. I was wondering if I should paint the garage the same color as my front door or would this put off buyers? My home is a pale yellow vinyl, the garage door is white, and the front door is red.
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A fresh coat of paint is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to perk up your home’s interior. Not only can paint restore tired walls and bring an outdated home back to life, but it can also create the illusion of grander and cozier spaces — creating exactly the ambiance you’re going for in every room. Of course, paint only improves a space when it’s the right paint. So, use these four tips to help you pick the perfect interior paint…
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One of the simplest ways to spruce up your space is to add a fresh coat of paint. Painting is a fairly straightforward process that almost anyone can master, and in contrast to larger home improvement projects, it’s pretty inexpensive. Even so, there are a handful of tried-and-true painter’s tricks for prep work and technique that can save you time, money, and effort. Pros in the know use the clever tips that follow. Give a few of them a try, then marvel at…
Make your home the talk of the neighborhood — in a good way — with an exterior paint scheme that pops
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Faux suede is a decorative painting technique that has grown in popularity because of the soft and elegant texture it provides to plain, ordinary walls. While faux suede paint can be bought in a can, you can save money and add a personal touch to your walls by creating your own custom “suede” paint. All it takes is a little patience, creativity and the right know-how.
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