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Tools of the Trade

Here are my posts on the tools you need to get these jobs done!

demolition tools: sawzall or reciprocating saw

THE FIVE TOOLS UNDER TWENTY DOLLARS YOU’LL NEED TO DO YOUR OWN DEMOLITION

THE TOOLS WHAT YOU NEED NEED TO SCRAPE AND SAND EXTERIOR WOOD SIDING

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Hi, I’m Della.  I’m an architect and a first time homeowner of a 1952 ranch.  Come explore the midcentury design world with me!  Learn more here.

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OK, Instagram, help me out here: should I paint my garage door? ⠀ ⠀ Follow up: if an ORANGE garage door is too much, should I switch my accent color to yellow instead? ⠀ ⠀ I HAVE MOCKUPS IN MY STORIES!⠀ ⠀ Background: After all the work of shoveling my drive and sidewalk 3X in the last day, I ran out for the first moment of sun to appreciate my work, and my sweet little ranch. ⠀ ⠀ While I was looking at the house I thought again of how sad it is that one of the last things the previous owner did to the house was replace the sweet mid-century garage door with this banal generic object. That said, the door (and all my window trim) is metal so I have tended to think of them as not changeable. But staring at the house today I was reminded of a charming example I recently noticed over on @retrohomesdever with the front door and garage both painted a cheerful green. ⠀ ⠀ I've got some time before I could break out the brushes this spring ... but I'm thinking about it. ⠀ ⠀ Have you painted your garage door? How did it turn out? Tell me what you like in the comments or vote in the poll in my story! I am filled with indecision and need input!!!!⠀
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