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A Decorating Nun Joke!

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The Mother Superior instructs two nuns to paint a new room in the convent. "And don't get a drop of paint on your habits," she sternly admonishes.

The Fast Track To Becoming A Professional Decorator

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I get a lot of emails from people asking about how to become a professional decorator.

The Basic Decorators Kit Mindmap

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I created this mind map as a basic check list of essential tools and sundries to keep in my own decorating kit. I hope it may be of use to others as well.

My Dog With A Big Stick

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OK, so not exactly about decorating but I was impressed by the size of the stick my dog could carry.

Victorian Fountain On The Old Steine, Brighton

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Below is an image of the top of the Victorian fountain on the Old Steine in Brighton.

To Pick Out Or Not To Pick Out

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Often, when decorating, there is the question of what colour something should be painted in relation to the overall colour scheme. I'm not talking so much here about walls, ceiling or general wood work such as doors and skirting boards, but rather, fixtures, fittings, conduits, pipes etc.

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What is your preferred sheen for paint on woodwork?
Matt
6%
Egg shell
39%
Satin
44%
Gloss
11%
Total votes: 18