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		<title>Today is &#8220;Celebrate Davis&#8221;!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Celebrate Davis is this week! Thursday, May 17th, from 4:30-9:30 is the annual &#8221;Celebrate Davis&#8221; event at Community Park. Come check out local businesses, entertainment and food. Brooks Painting will be there and we will have a special coupon available at our booth: $500 Off any Complete Interior or Exterior Paint Job! This coupon is only [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://brookspainting.com/blog/2012/05/17/today-is-celebrate-davis/</link>
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		<title>Your House is a Canvas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Your house is your canvas, but it is not blank.  When painting the exterior of your home there are elements to take into consideration when selecting color.  What color is your roof?  Is it terra cotta tile or perhaps gray slate?  It makes a difference.  How about a brick or stone façade?  If you look [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://brookspainting.com/blog/2012/05/11/your-house-is-a-canvas/</link>
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		<title>A Good Paint Brush Is Key</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Paint has the special quality of being able to make almost any surface more beautiful or captivating. However, if paint isn’t applied correctly, it can defeat the purpose of adding beauty and refinement. Choosing the right brush is key for a good quality paint job. There are a few questions you need to consider before [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://brookspainting.com/blog/2012/05/03/a-good-paint-brush-is-key/</link>
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		<title>Crew Leaders Are Critical To a Great Job</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Some people call them foreman, we call them crew leader here at Brooks Painting.  We currently have four of them.  These are the team members who are responsible for running each job.  They are the face of the company that people see on their jobs.  They are driving Brooks Painting vans all around town. Training [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://brookspainting.com/blog/2012/04/26/crew-leaders-are-critical-to-a-great-job/</link>
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		<title>Do You Really Want That Color?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As a color consultant, having knowledge about which colors will compliment your home is an important part of my job.  So what do I do when a customer is selecting a color that I “know” won’t look good on the exterior of their home?  This happened recently and it gave me pause. My personal preference [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://brookspainting.com/blog/2012/04/20/do-you-really-want-that-color/</link>
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		<title>Is it safe to sleep in a room that’s just been painted?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This question is commonly asked by homeowners, especially when children or elderly family members are involved. The answer depends entirely on what type of paint you use in the bedroom. It is completely safe to sleep in a room the same day it is painted if you use Zero-VOC paint. Zero-VOC paint is virtually odorless and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://brookspainting.com/blog/2012/04/13/is-it-safe-to-sleep-in-a-room-that%e2%80%99s-just-been-painted/</link>
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		<title>How Much Does It Cost to Paint a Room?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When speaking to a painting contractor, one of the first questions people ask is, “How much does it cost to paint a room?” There are about as many different answers to that question as there are houses in the Davis area, since the question is influenced by level of preparation, paint quality, the size of the room, the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://brookspainting.com/blog/2012/04/04/how-much-does-it-cost-to-paint-a-room/</link>
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		<title>Selecting Colors to Highlight Architectural Details</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Selecting color for your home often is a daunting task, and often intimidates most people.  Throw into the mix the opportunity to accentuate the architectural details of your home, and now you’re completely overwhelmed. The correct paint color selection and placement can make a huge difference between an ordinary and extraordinary home.  Color plays on [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://brookspainting.com/blog/2012/03/30/selecting-colors-to-highlight-architectural-details/</link>
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		<title>Cultural Inspiration</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recently I came across this article on dornob.com and had to look twice to be sure these exterior paint colors were &#8220;for real&#8221;.  I love seeing the bold color and design. Maybe you (or your neighbors) aren&#8217;t ready for such an extreme look when painting your home, but you can get inspiration from what catches [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://brookspainting.com/blog/2012/03/22/cultural-inspiration/</link>
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		<title>Can You Paint Wood Paneling?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I want to update my room, but I don’t really want to rip out the dark wood paneling, what can I do? 1. Clean it with TSP (trisodium phosphate).  This will clean any dirt off the surface. 2. Prime it.  Apply 1 coat of a qualtiy primer to ensure proper adhesion. 3. Fill nail holes as needed with [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://brookspainting.com/blog/2012/03/16/can-you-paint-wood-paneling/</link>
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