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Mike Ross

Mike Ross shares practical painting, prep, and home project advice for homeowners in Auburn and nearby areas. His blog covers topics like interior and exterior painting, surface prep, wallpaper removal, deck and fence care, cabinet painting, and general home maintenance.

The goal of this blog is to give homeowners clear, helpful information they can use to better understand common painting and home project topics.

Mike Ross is not CSLB licensed. Services are limited to minor work that qualifies under California law.

Latest Articles by Mike Ross

March 22, 20267 min read

How to Paint a Garage Door (Without It Looking Painted)

Painting a garage door without it looking painted comes down to prep and technique. Clean, degrease, scuff…
March 22, 20265 min read

Best Paint for Kitchen Cabinets (What Pros Actually Use)

The best paint for kitchen cabinets is a waterborne alkyd. Benjamin Moore Advance and Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane…
March 22, 20266 min read

How to Remove Mold From Wallpaper Before Painting

Mold on wallpaper almost always means the wallpaper needs to come down before painting. Never paint over…
March 22, 20266 min read

How to Degrease Kitchen Cabinets for Painting (The Right Way)

Degreasing is the step that determines whether a cabinet paint job holds for a decade or fails…