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2026-10-22
How to Repair Walls After Wallpaper Removal (Twin Cities Older-Home Edition)
How to repair walls after wallpaper removal in older Twin Cities homes: check the substrate first, deglue, skim torn paper face, and prime for glue haze before you paint. Call (612) 419-2789.
2026-10-15
Can You Paint Over Rotted Wood? (And Why You Should Repair First)
Can you paint over rotted wood? No. Paint seals moisture in and the finish fails at the rot line within a season. Gene explains how to tell rot from weathering and when to repair first. Call (612) 419-2789.
2026-10-08
Spray vs Brush Cabinet Painting: Which Finish Actually Lasts in a Twin Cities Kitchen
Spray vs brush-and-roll cabinet painting in the Twin Cities: why sprayed cabinets look smoother and hold up, when brushing is fine, and how Gene actually finishes a kitchen. Call (612) 419-2789.
2026-10-01
How to Stain a Fence in Minnesota (And When to Just Call a Pro)
How to stain a fence in Minnesota: the right season for the Twin Cities freeze-thaw climate, oil vs semi-transparent vs solid for cedar and pine, and when to call a pro. From Gene at Prestige WallWorX.
2026-09-24
Repaint vs Reface Kitchen Cabinets: When Each Actually Makes Sense
Repaint vs reface kitchen cabinets in the Twin Cities: refacing costs several times a quality repaint and only pays off when boxes or door styles are the problem. Gene explains when to do each. Call (612) 419-2789.
2026-09-17
Painting Kitchen Cabinets White: The Pro Process (And What Goes Wrong)
Painting kitchen cabinets white is the hardest color to get right. Here is the prep-first process, why white cabinets yellow, and how we stop brush marks. Call (612) 419-2789.
2026-08-13
The Best Paint Colors for North-Facing Rooms in Minnesota Homes
The best paint colors for north-facing rooms in Minnesota homes, chosen for short low-angle winter daylight. A Twin Cities color guide from Prestige WallWorX.