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150 Feet of Energy: Me vs. The Dustbunny

Posted on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 at 11:49 AM

Every spring I get a bug. Not an insect and not the "sickness" bug. Those are no fun. The bug I'm talking about is fun indeed. The bug i'm talking about is the cleaning bug.

I can't help it. There's in innate, unavoidable sensation to clean everything in my immediate area. Whether it's my desk, or someone else's desk IT NEEDS TO BE CLEAN!

This annual desire for cleanliness might be brought on by this "New Year" notion that everything must start from scratch at a certain point.

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Quick & Easy Fireplace Clean Up

Posted on Wednesday, January 4th, 2012 at 12:09 PM

Looks like winter is here to stay which means many of you are using fireplaces to help stay warm. Who can blame you? There's nothing like relaxing by the fire. As you all probably know, relaxing by the fireplace also comes with some upkeep. That's where we come in. 

 

Have you ever tried to clean the ashes out from the grate and found ashes around your room? There's a really simple way to avoid that problem in to incredibly easy steps:

 

1. Fill your sprayer with water.

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How To: Make Your Own Multi-Purpose Cleaner

Posted on Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 at 8:54 AM

Who doesn't need a magic recipe to get tiles in their best shape? This particular recipe (first seen here) works wonders with soap scum in your shower, grime in your sink, and can even clean your appliances.

All you need are these 2 ingredients:

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No more Scrubbing that Ceramic Tile

Posted on Friday, November 4th, 2011 at 3:44 PM

We all know how tough scrubbing tiles can be. It doesn't have to be tough. Check out this formula I crafted and used with my Preval Sprayer.

Materials Needed:

  • 3/4 Cup of white vinegar
  • 1/3 Cup of household ammonia
  • 3/4 Cup baking soda
  • 7 cups arm tap water
  • 1 Trusty Preval Sprayer

What to do:

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New Table Tops with Home Depots Specialty Finish Paints

Posted on Tuesday, October 25th, 2011 at 6:14 PM

Still think there is no versatility the Preval Sprayer? Check out this sweet IKEA update project that you can have your kids help with!

This desk was painted with Martha Stewart's Metallic Glaze in Muscovado and  Glitter Paint in Aquaurium Blue. The final touches were made with an Automotive urethane Clearcoat from the Preval Sprayer to help give the table a nice Marble-esque finish.

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Happy National Coffee Day from Preval!

Posted on Thursday, September 29th, 2011 at 6:00 PM

Today is National Coffee Day and we thought we'd share some of the benefits of coffee for the garden!

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More Fun Art Ideas with Preval

Posted on Monday, September 26th, 2011 at 12:01 PM

I'm finding myself more and more great ideas for homemade art for the home! It's really easy to find so many great projects to use the Preval Sprayer for! I came across this great set of 4 art pieces on Etsy.com! I just knew it was something I could recreated on my own!

Materials Needed:

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The Interweavings of Decorative Baskets

Posted on Friday, September 23rd, 2011 at 4:25 PM

Looking to steer away from your basic basket, but love to use them as an alternative to stowing away things or for simple decoration? It can be rather tough to fine the perfect basket to go with your home too! Look no further!

Materials Needed:

  • Preval Sprayer
  • Desired Craft paint color(s)
  • Drop cloth or newspaper
  • Baskets to be sprayed

What to do:

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Details. Details. Get 'em now with New vFan System!

Posted on Thursday, September 15th, 2011 at 5:01 PM

Have you been looking for a real paint sprayer, great for all small projects and professional in the field touch ups? A system that offers a fan pattern as well as hairline detail? And, of course you need it quite and silent, right? Let me guess, affordable, durable and made in America? Now introducing Prevals vFan Portable Airbrush System. Well, finally Preval has a new line of products to fulfill your needs! With even more detailed coverage than the Preval Sprayer, all of your paint needs will be covered with the vFan.

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Preval's Newest Family Members

Posted on Tuesday, September 13th, 2011 at 2:45 PM

We know you're familiar with our Preval Sprayer, as it has been a household name for over 40 years. Now we're excited to be launching a new line of innovative and versatile products to our distributors and customers! With an even more detailed finish, your ideas will begin to open up to even more project ideas than you thought  of before! The new Preval vFan line of products is a new portable, reusable airbrush system that you can easily take with you and adjust to fit your needs. Check out our new products on our shopping cart today!

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