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Tips and Tricks

Wallpaper Removal or Painting Wallpaper

Wallpaper Removal or Painting Wallpaper Painting over and/or removing wallpaper: 3 Rules, 6 Steps I often think of wallpaper removal as what purgatory must be like.  In purgatory, I envision a matter-of-fact man saying, “When you get the wallpaper removed in this room,  I have another one ready for you.” 

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House Painting Project In Fairfax VA

Why Should You Choose Klappenberger and Son Painting and Handyman Experts For Your Next House Painting Project In Fairfax VA? Get a Quote Now Choosing a professional painting company is like trying to spot the gristle in a steak without cutting it. It’s impossible to tell until you buy the

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Painting Contractor In Fairfax Virginia

Finding A Dependable Painting Contractor in Fairfax, VA Get a Quote Now Working with the Klappenberger and Son painting contractors in Fairfax is as easy as scheduling your free estimate and signing the contract. I wish we could say that about the house painting industry as a whole! Call five

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Aura Semi gloss
Interior Design

Ben Moore Aura Matte Paint Review

Aura Matte is Benjamin Moore’s top-of-the-line paint, but is it a good value? Aura Matte has a retail cost in the mid $60s, so what exactly are you getting?  And how does it compare to less expensive paint? To keep the tests fair, I always evaluate white paints and test

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How Can I Find the Best House Painters in Fairfax Virginia?

How Can I Find the Best House Painters in Fairfax Virginia? Finding the best house painters in Fairfax, VA is as easy as knowing what questions to ask. Let’s review a few questions that you should ask any painting contractor that you are thinking about hiring. Their answers should help

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Emerald Urethane Satin Paint Review

Emerald Urethane is Sherwin Williams’ top of the line paint, but is it a good value?   At a retail cost of $90.00 and a sale price of $60.00, what exactly are you getting that is different from less expensive paint? In order to be as objective as possible, I

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ProClassic waterborne Satin
Kitchen Cabinet Painting

SW ProClassic Waterbased Acrylic Alkyd Paint: A Pro’s Review

ProClassic Interior Waterbased Acrylic-Alkyd Sherwin Williams has many different grades and sheen of paints.  The multitude of different paints is to satisfy the marketplace for various purposes.    Some paints have a lower odor or even absorb smells.     So what is the purpose of SW ProClassic Satin Water-based Acrylic

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red painted door
Exterior Painting

How To Paint Your Front Door

How To Paint A Front Door – Easy Tips and Pro Secrets Want to learn how to paint a front door, but you aren’t quite sure where to start?  We’ve got your solution! Check out David’s video on painting your front door, with all of the tips and tricks from

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How To Get Rid of Army Worms

How Do You Get Rid of Army Worms…and Can They Destroy Your Yard? Transcript Below Hi, I’m here at Arundel County Farm Lawn and Garden Center, right off Jumpers Hole Road with Corey Stephens. Corey is the owner of this fine establishment.  He’s an expert on army worms.   If

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who has the best kitchen cab. paint part 2
Kitchen Cabinet Painting

What Is The Best Cabinet Paint Part II

                                Who has the best cabinet paint?  Great question.  I choose these seven leading brands to find out. Determining Who Has The Best Kitchen Cabinet Paint In part I video of  “What Is The Best

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