That's one of the joys of home ownership - constant maintenance. Don't look so glum. These small projects that will prolong the life and beauty of your home can be fun. At the very least they can be rewarding, so have at it.
There are a few end-of-the-season maintenance jobs that will require you to pull out your paintbrush. It's important to tackle these before the temperature dips too low.
Don't forget to watch the weather forecast for rain. If there is any coming in the next 12 hours or so, skip it. Exterior paint needs at least that amount of time to dry.
It's a joy to live in the country, isn't it? Um, except when you've just completed a painting project and it's time for clean up.
Because the delicate balance of biological elements in your septic tank can be severely upset by paint, cleaning your brushes, rollers and even your hands in the sink is a no-no.
Sure, you can pick up some low-VOC, environmentally friendly paint. But have you ever thought about your painting tools and supplies? Those brushes, rollers, tarps and cleaning solutions can add to some real mess for the planet if you aren't careful.
On a hunt for some quality, eco-friendly painting tools, we came across these must-have products for a truly green painting project.
1)Envirobrush Pro - A paint brush that claims to cut down waste by 50%. If it's next to impossible to clean your paint brush (or if you don't have a spare ten seconds), simply detach the bristles and reattach a new "bristle pack." Much less waste and a fresh, new brush for the next painting project you'll tackle.
