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…hardware, cast iron, brass, or bronze. The strap hinges, plates…
…the refinement of that era. Reproduction hardware companies and specialized…
…exterior home program. Some paint stores even offer this service…
…work for you and your home. Paint colors can be matched to their…

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…energy efficiency, few sash and frame materials are…
…maintenance. Peeling paint is more than an eyesore…
…rust if you don't keep paint on it. Steel is also…
…heat escapes through the sash and frame, while moisture…
…except you don't have to paint them, and they won…

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Choosing Interior Paint Color Select a paint color that complements the space and creates the mood you wish to achieve in natural and artificial light. Paint is the easiest and most economical way to update a room's…

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…time. Armed with a little knowledge of paint ingredients, you can comparison shop the…
…Practical considerations factor into paint choice: room size, uses, light, children…
…foot traffic, condition of existing paint, and exposure to sunlight are all relevant…

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…hit the Kitchen built-in where lead paint was first found. Photo courtesy of Halley Bock. Kitchen built-in where lead paint was first found. Photo courtesy of Halley…
…latches and, on a whim, picked up a lead paint test kit. Bock ran the swab over the…

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Choosing a Paint Sprayer HVLP (high volume low pressure…
…from Wagner It's estimated that a paint sprayer can apply a coating 10 times faster…
…brushing and four times faster than rolling. Paint sprayers give a uniform finish and are…

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Paint strippers contain chemicals that loosen paint from surfaces. These chemicals can harm you if not used properly. Some paint stripping chemicals can irritate the skin and eyes, or cause headaches, drowsiness, nausea, dizziness, or loss…

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