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Alkyd Paint: The Complete Professional Guide to Alkyd Enamel and Oil-Based Coatingspaint
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Alkyd Paint: The Complete Professional Guide to Alkyd Enamel and Oil-Based Coatings

Working with alkyd paint: the complete guide to this durable enamel paint. Learn about its uses, benefits over latex, and achieving a high gloss finish.

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Portland Building Permits: What Actually Triggers One (And What Doesn't)permits
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Portland Building Permits: What Actually Triggers One (And What Doesn't)

A contractor explains Portland permit requirements: what work needs a permit, what is exempt, and why skipping the permit process costs more in the long run.

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