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Podcast: Home In Progress
Episode: When Can You Paint Outside? Spring Painting Tips, Lighting That Affects Your Mood, and CO Detector Truths
Description: When can you really start painting outside in the spring? It’s not just about air temperature—and getting this wrong can ruin a project.Dan Hansen breaks down the real factors that determine whether exterior paint will succeed or fail. He explains why surface temperature matters more than air temperature, how to use an infrared thermometer to check it, and why dew point and moisture content can quietly sabotage your work. You’ll learn when wood is actually ready to paint (hint: below ~15% moisture), why frozen or damp substrates cause problems, and how to plan a smart...