(BPT) - With the colder months approaching and more time spent indoors, now is the perfect opportunity to refresh and refine your living spaces.
From painting cabinets to window frames, simple updates can create a warmer, more inviting atmosphere for the season and help protect and preserve the beauty of your home's interior for years to come. If you're considering selling your home, refreshing your living areas is also a great way to boost its value before putting the house on the market next spring.
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