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 Hello Again, from Jimmy McDonald, Your " Local Hard Working Remodeling Guy" at StartRemodeling.com
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The sun will be peeking it's head out soon and it's time to start getting ready for the remodeling season.
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In this issue, we'll give you some pointers to get you headed in the
right direction, as well as offer some great hints, tips and tricks to better your home. |
Some Great Hints and Tips
for your home! |
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Spring Cleaning Hints and Tips.Let’s tackle the in-depth, do-it-yourself cleaning projects. Walls: The walls are covered with a winter’s worth of grease, dirt and all-around yuck. You can make painted walls a couple of shades lighter with a good cleaning. Use 2 ounces dry measure of trisodium phosphate (TSP) per gallon of water. If the kitchen walls......... For the rest of the article... Click Here.
Tankless Water Heaters - Our 2 Cents.
Tankless water heaters can provide an unlimited supply of hot water, are small, and can provide energy savings over storage type water heaters.
They are also expensive, can be expensive to install, and generally provide low temperature rises at high flow rates. The low temperature rise............
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Understanding Paint Options / Tips.
Whether you are going to hire a contractor to assist you with your painting needs or plan on Doing It Yourself, there are some things that you should know about paint, the options available and how to compare those options .....
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Featured Project - Faux Painting Techniques |
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Below, are 3 of the most Popular Faux Painting Techniques and some tips to go with them. Faux painting adds texture and elegance to any surface you want to paint in your home.
Faux - Most commonly used for walls, also makes a wonderful ceiling texture, can be used on items such as cabinets and thousands of craft items. You can never go wrong if you take the time to learn these techniques, and once you do, your mind will explode with ideas.
Sponging - The quickest, easiest finish for the beginner; it gives a marbled appearance. The materials you'll need are rubber gloves, a sponge, a paint tray and two or three colors of paint. A brand-new sea sponge is best; an old bath sponge may be all right, too, but a sharp-cornered kitchen sponge ..... Click Here for the article ...
Stenciling - A traditional art that's making a big comeback, provides the most opportunity for originality. Although you can buy stencils ready-made, it's really very easy to come up with your own unique designs. Be aware that each layer of color in a design will require a separate stencil; when making your own you'll need..... Click Here for the article..
Rag Rolling - Rag rolling or "ragging" creates dramatic texture. For this reason, many people prefer using softer, more closely related colors when ragging, as contrasting colors create a very bold effect. The process involves .... .... Click Here for the article ..
Enjoy these techniques. Once you've tried them, you're hooked...
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That's it for this month's Remodeling Tip Sheet.
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