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Allan says All Ontano lesodents have access to the following sources ol unfounanon on home renovahons " these people can 1 new they probably know who can 'munocupai govemmem buudmg departments _'" Your bocal munoCopamy s buddang mtipectors can advuse you about butkttrtg, plumbmo Me and “cum! code vogulahons They an the people to see abou' such Important bagel details as perrmt mauuomonts. loam when“ Mu .'. any homeowners are pamlmg their owrr homes because " us less expenswe than mrmg a contractor " rs much easier lc have a painting contractor do the work but m the sprang months most contractors are extremely busy Pamnng the house yourself can bung you much personal satIstaCluon You are contributing to the appearance oi your home and your neighborhood The most common reason tor repainting a house iS the tact that the parnt has deteriorated to the poem where It has to be redone Or you may De tired ot the color and want to change It New construcnon around the house such as installation of new lnmboards new windows CV a house addmon would also necessitate palmmg Different woods call tor dltfetem types ot palm as well as dlfterent applicators For example If you are pamtlng cedar you should put no more than three coats of palm on the new wood Before you palm make sure that the surface rs clean and free of dust Any dun that us on the sudlng should be cleaned off wuth a stiff tytlstle 0r wrre brush Use water only as a last resort It you use water to wash the am ot! the 540an It has to be completely dry betme you palm It You must also remove all loose and chlpped paint and make sure that the surface to be Painting the exterior of your house can be a satisfying experience Renovations are great but do your homework leave between the lot lune and that new pom!" 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