Task · part of 3. Woodwork and fixing things: choose three of seven

3(d). Paint or varnish furniture, a door, or trim

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The best-value option on the badge: brushes, trays, masking and the skill of cutting in are all shared with painting a wall in 6(a). Choosing trim on the house makes it seasonal; choosing furniture or an interior door does not.

Note. THE BEST-VALUE OPTION ON THE BADGE. Brushes, rollers, trays, masking tape, dust sheets and the knack of cutting in a straight edge are all shared with painting a wall or ceiling in requirement 6(a), and the two sit in different requirements so there is no question of one job counting twice. One caution on the choice inside it: furniture and interior doors can be done in any month, but trim on the outside of a house has the same temperature window as exterior caulk.

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Home Repairs Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 3(d)

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