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Choosing Deck and Dock Stains

Choosing deck and dock stains can be a little confusing because there is so much out there.  Determining what type of stain to use depends on the look you want for your deck or dock. However, the condition of the deck or dock will also play a major role. The...

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After the Estimate

After the painting estimate, what happens next?  Well, you may have gotten more than one estimate, so the first thing to remember is cheaper is not always better.  Sit down and look over the estimates you have received, but don't just look at price. ...

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Start the New Year With a New Look

Start the new year with a new look!  The new year comes with new possibilities and the opportunity for a chance to recreate your home! Out with 2022 and in with 2023! What's your style?   Begin by determining the look you want.  Are you going...

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Tips and Ideas For Improving Your Home

Happy New Year! Welcome in 2023 with tips and ideas for improving your home, including some great suggestions for painting, decorating and organizing!  Here is a round-up of our most inspiring blog posts from ColaTown Painting in one easy spot. So check them out...

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Exterior Colors for Your Home

Choosing exterior colors for your home is a major decision, so you want to get it right.   It can be downright intimidating, so read on for some carefully considered steps that can help make the job easier. Gather Ideas Ride around your neighborhood and...

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Tips for Hiring a Painting Company

Tips for hiring a painting company will help you avoid a lot of headaches. If you need electrical work, HVAC service, or plumbing help you naturally call a professional company.  But some projects, such as painting, just seem like they are made for DIY. ...

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How to Clean Your Painted Kitchen Cabinets

How to clean your kitchen cabinets and doing it right are really important things to know.  If your cabinets were just painted you really don't want to damage the surface!  Keeping your kitchen clean can be a challenge.  Sure, you wipe down the...

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Outdoor Updates that Add Major Value to Your Home

Outdoor updates that add major value to your home should be on everyone's to-do list.  The market value of a home depends on a lot of things like square footage, number of rooms and overall layout.  But these are all interior things you can't control without...

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Painting Kitchen Cabinets

Thinking about painting kitchen cabinets for a fresh, updated look?  Repainting your cabinets is the most cost effective way to achieve the look you want.  From crisp white cabinets to more trendy greens, blues or even reds, freshly painted cabinets and...

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Colors of the Year 2023

Are you ready?  Colors of the year 2023 are here! And they are fun nd exciting!  Last year's color trends were earthy tones and muted, sometimes silvery, shades of green that reflected a back-to-nature theme.  This year's trendy colors are also inspired...

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