Pro Advice

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Professional Advice
Brian Kemnitz

The Danger of Hiring the Wrong Painter

Professional painting looks simple from the outside. A few ladders, some brushes, a truck, and of course the paint. Unfortunately, that perceived simplicity is exactly why so many homeowners end up hiring the wrong painter. The reality is that most painting mistakes don’t show up on day one. In fact,

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Brian Kemnitz

Key Questions

The NO-BS Guide to Hiring the Right Painter

Some contractors look legit — until you ask the right questions.

Cut through the BS and learn…

✔️ How & where to verify a contractor’s license, bond, insurance, & workers comp
✔️ What questions to ask that make the unqualified squirm
✔️ How to get a clear scope of work that holds everyone accountable
✔️ How to compare bids and prices like a pro
✔️ How to get a locked-in price that won’t change halfway through the job
✔️ How to do a proper reference check (the kind that actually tells you something)

Just the helpful facts — Written by people that care!

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too wet to paint
Professional Advice
Brian Kemnitz

Too Wet To Paint?

https://vimeo.com/340293846 Ever wonder if it’s too wet to paint your home or stain your deck? The human hand cannot detect moisture until you start getting

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