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DIY Painting Kitchen Cabinets: 7 Mistakes I See Most

Search for painting cabinets without sanding, and you will find plenty of videos that make it look like a one-weekend job. Some of those finishes look great on day one and start chipping a few months later. I get asked about DIY painting kitchen cabinets often here in Lexington. [...]

DIY Painting Kitchen Cabinets: 7 Mistakes I See Most2026-10-10T04:45:23-04:00

How to Choose a Painting Contractor in Greater Columbia, SC

You are staring at chalky, sun bleached siding, and you know it is time to call someone. But how to find a good painter you can trust keeps stopping you before you pick up the phone. That worry is fair. Every year, homeowners hand over a deposit to someone [...]

How to Choose a Painting Contractor in Greater Columbia, SC2026-08-18T06:59:54-04:00

How Long Do Painted Cabinets Last? An Honest Columbia Answer

If you have searched for painted cabinets chipping at eleven at night while standing in your kitchen, you are not the only one. I hear a version of that same worry almost every week from homeowners across Columbia. The real question underneath it is simple. How long do painted [...]

How Long Do Painted Cabinets Last? An Honest Columbia Answer2026-07-14T09:28:44-04:00

How Long to Paint Interior of House? A Columbia Painter’s Honest Timeline

If you have ever asked how long to paint interior of house, you probably wanted one clean number back. I hear that question almost every week from homeowners around Columbia. I would rather give you the honest version than a rushed guess. The painting itself is the fast part. [...]

How Long to Paint Interior of House? A Columbia Painter’s Honest Timeline2026-07-08T04:08:23-04:00

The Best Stain for Cedar Fence in Irmo, SC: What Holds Up in South Carolina’s Heat and Humidity

Picking the right stain for cedar fence boards can feel like a minor decision until you realize the wrong choice leads to peeling, blotching, and a fence that looks worse after two seasons than it did before you started. If you are searching for the best stain for cedar fence [...]

The Best Stain for Cedar Fence in Irmo, SC: What Holds Up in South Carolina’s Heat and Humidity2026-07-08T01:38:03-04:00

How to Stain a Deck in Columbia, SC Without Making These Costly Mistakes

Spending a weekend trying to stain a deck feels like a manageable project: crack open a can, grab a brush, and get to work. But learning how to stain a deck correctly is where many Columbia, SC homeowners run into real trouble, and the problems usually do not show up [...]

How to Stain a Deck in Columbia, SC Without Making These Costly Mistakes2026-06-30T03:39:44-04:00