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Painting and repairing exterior wood shutters is easy when you know the basics. First, make sure the paint you choose is exterior paint, and consider the durability and the resistance you need against the elements. The sun, rain, wind and sudden changes in temperatures can cause many problems with exterior paint on any surface and since wood shutters can be difficult to paint, you want to make sure you won’t have to redo the paint job. Meaning, to paint the wood shutters right the first time. Follow these steps, and you’ll be guaranteed you won’t have to paint the wood shutters again for a very long time.

o Sand your wood shutters to remove any rough spots.
o Prime the wood with an oil-based primer.
o Allow the primer to dry.
o Apply 2 coats of the best exterior oil-based paint available .
o Allow 24 hours to pass before applying the 2nd coat.

After you’ve hung your newly-painted exterior wood shutters, sit back and relax. As time passes though, they will take a lot of abuse from the elements and over time this can cause the joints in the shutter frame to come apart. Here are a few tips on how to repair a wood shutter frame:

o Hold or clamp the wood shutter frame together and make sure the louver slats are properly positioned.
o Drill a pilot hole through the wood shutter stile and into the shutter rail.
o Use a drill to insert a corrosion resistant screw in the hole to secure the frame together.
o Then follow the prime and painting procedures listed above for the screw area only.

Decorating your home is a fun and exciting adventure, whether you are doing for the first time or the tenth. Planning each room and picking out just the right color paint, furniture and accessories to give the design your personal touch is truly thrilling. However, with the wealth of home decor and home improvement stores the task of shopping for it all can be quite daunting, if it were not for the internet. Thanks to our wonderful technology, much of your shopping and home designing can be done from the comfort of your couch. Shopping for furniture has never been easier. Most stores these days have websites that allow you browse effortlessly through their products. They also have features that allow you to zoom in on the product for an up-close look, read user reviews as well as provide all of the essential measurements so you can make sure that it will fit. Some stores, like Target , will even offer discounted prices to customers who choose to make their purchases online. Window coverings are another part of your home decor that you can easily shop for online. Whether you are shopping for wood blinds , shades, or shutters there are companies out there ready to assist you with tips and ideas. One company that allows you to shop entirely online is nextdayblinds.com . From the comfort of your own home you can search different styles and designs and even send for free samples so you can make sure that you like what you are seeing. There are some things that you are still going to have to go out and buy in person, like paint and painting supplies for example. But with all of the intense shopping done online, you will have more time to spend decorating your space and making it your own.