
When I built the railings for our veranda project, I pre-painted all the components before assembly. Pre-painting allows you prime the end cuts to prevent moisture wicking, you don’t have to kneel or squat for hours on end, and you can do a better overall paint job. I had about 80 balusters that needed one [...]
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Our sanity is still intact – thanks to a fenced side yard and our porch pet gates. We recently had the pleasure of a couple of canine houseguests for a 10-day stay while their owners were away. Added to our 3 dogs, that made 5 altogether – 4 retired racing Greyhounds and an elderly Golden [...]
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