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My Go To Spackle? I keep two types of spackle in my trailer—lightweight and a heavyweight product; My heavy weight is Crawfords vinyl spackling. My lightweight go...
Why wear a respirator? Solvents in paints and prepping solutions may evaporate as organic vapors and can be harmful to your lungs. Particulates painters can be exposed...
How to Paint a Garage Door Painting a garage door can be intimidating. Unless you live in a castle, it’s probably the biggest door in your house...
Every now and then a tool comes along made for a painter by a painter that is a must have. I wish I could say it happens...
Happy Birthday To My Dad, The Idaho Painter Hello to all you, our Paint Life family. How is your week and even your month been like?  ...
Who really is the winner when painting companies use a subcontractor model? The Idaho Painter digs deep to find out who is winning and who is losing. ...