Painting the House on Erev Shabbat
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Question
Is it permissible to paint the house on Erev Shabbat after midday?
Answer
It is forbidden from the time of Mincha Ketana. Ideally, it should be completed before midday, but one who is lenient until Mincha Ketana has authorities on whom to rely.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 251
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