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Benjamin Moore’s 2025 Colour of the Year
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How to Use Benjamin Moore’s 2025 Colour of the Year in Your Home

Benjamin Moore has unveiled their Colour of the Year for 2025. It’s a colour that embodies warmth, style, and timeless elegance—Cinnamon Slate 2113-40. Cinnamon Slate is a beautiful mix of heathered plum and velvety brown that’s both modern and versatile. You may be wondering how to use Benjamin Moore’s 2025

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Ultimate Guide: How to Choose the Right Paint Brand and Product

If it’s time to paint your home, the choice of paint can make a significant difference in the outcome. With countless brands and products available, navigating the endless aisles of paint brands on the market can be overwhelming. This overview will help you understand the key paint brands in the

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Spring Curb Appeal: Should You DIY or Hire a Pro?

Spring is the perfect season to revamp your home’s exterior for great curb appeal. As flowers bloom and the weather warms up, it’s an ideal time to enhance your curb appeal with a fresh coat of paint. Whether you’re looking to sell your home or simply want to boost its

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fresh coat of paint, home seller tips, first impression, exterior painting, door repaint, exterior trim touch up, painting budget tips, neutral paint colors, eco-friendly paint, low VOC paint
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5 Painting Strategies for a Strong Sell

Several components contribute to selling your home quickly and for a higher price, with painting strategies being a crucial piece of the puzzle. Just about every home seller knows that a fresh coat of paint is one of the most inexpensive fixes you can do to perk up your home

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How to choose the right white paint colour
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Need the Right White Paint Colour? 6 Keys to Unlock the Secret

Just for fun I Googled how many white colours are available in paint. The answer was surprising: Google says there are more than 150,000 shades of white paint to choose from, which means your next home DIY project could be an overwhelming prospect if you don’t know where to start.

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