134: You Can Go Home Again + DIY Exterior Painting Tips

True Tales From Old Houses

This week, a listener who owns a duplex wonders how to improve unsightly exterior paint issues while saving money to hire the pros. Stacy and Daniel offer DIY exterior painting tips and their thoughts on getting the job done safely and efficiently.

Later, Stacy and Daniel chat with KariAnne Wood from the long-running Thistlewood Farms blog. KariAnne's special connection to her old house and the town of McKinney, Texas, proves that when the stars align, you actually can go home again.

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Sign up for the Wood Window Workshop Weekend Retreat at Silver Lake: July 19-21 or July 26-28, 2024. (New, lower prices!)
• How to leave a rating and review on Spotify
• Lead-Safe Renovations for DIYers (EPA guidelines)
• Graco Magnum 262800 X5 Airless Paint Sprayer
• 9 Critical Steps to Ensure a Long-Lasting Paint Job
• Sign up to have Thistlewood Farms blog posts sent directly to your inbox
• Follow KariAnne (Thistlewood Farms) on Instagram

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