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Baby on the Way? Why You Must Remove That Popcorn Ceiling Now

Baby on the Way? Why You Must Remove That Popcorn Ceiling Now

Few things are more thrilling for a family than the excitement of having a baby on the way. No doubt you have a checklist of steps to take to make your home as welcoming and safe as possible for your bundle of joy. As you get the nursery ready, make sure you’re not leaving a serious health risk in place.

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Best Non-Fading Exterior Paints

Best Non-Fading Exterior Paints

Paint fades when pigments that hold the color come in contact with a substance that breaks down that pigment such as light, ozone, or oxygen. While paint fades gradually after interior painting, exterior paints are more prone to faster color fading because of constant exposure to UV light and other factors that affect the quality and depth of the pigment. Faded exterior paint is aesthetically unappealing. It can make your home look like an eyesore, even if its construction and design are sound. And it’s important to remember that if your paint doesn’t look like new, it’s not performing as well as when it was first applied. This means fading paint is leaving your surfaces more vulnerable over time.

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Best Paint for Stucco Exteriors

Best Paint for Stucco Exteriors

Because of its low maintenance and beautiful, textured style, many homeowners opt for a stucco exterior. Even though stucco is usually tinted with color, you may still choose to give it a fresh coat of paint. But before you choose to paint your stucco exterior walls, it’s important to know what kind of paint works best. Here are some of TRICO PAINTING’s top recommendations for the best exterior stucco paint.

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