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No matter how hard we tried to keep the front porch ceiling area clean, there always seemed to be a constant nest living there. We have pressure washed, used bug spray, chemicals, etc. and nothing really seemed to work. But then one day while pinning, I came across an alternative for preventing insects AND a short DIY project. ;)
I headed to the local department store to grab some "haint blue" paint. Why haint blue you ask?! I came across several reasons online and here they are!
REASONS TO PAINT YOUR PORCH OR PATIO CEILING BLUE
repels insects
prevents birds
brings good luck
keeps evil spirits (haints) away
it's a southern thing
& it just looks better! :)
This is an easy DIY project that most people should be able to complete within a day. (Unless you're fancy and have a ginormous front porch... then it may take more than a day ;) )
FAQs:
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What color did you use?
WATERY By HGTV Sherwin Williams
What paint brush/roller did you use?
Here is a list of our most used painting products: CLICK HERE
What material is your ceiling?
Plastic.
Does it work?
It's been two weeks and we have already noticed a difference. There hasn't been not one nest that has returned.
For more information, check out our TikToks:
Reasons why we painted: CLICK HERE
What we used: CLICK HERE
Up close look: CLICK HERE
Do you have a blue porch ceiling?
- Yes!
- Nope, but I want one now!
