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• Sherwin Williams. "Color Tips: Choosing Exterior House Colors." (Accessed 12/14/2008).
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• National Trust for Historic Preservation. "How do I paint my historic home?" (Accessed 1/08/09)
  http://www.preservationnation.org/resources/faq/historic-homes/paint-my-historic-home.html