Historical clue formulations

• Put a new coat on — 2008-02-21
• Brighten up, maybe — 2002-01-10
• Fix the walls — 1999-02-14
• Add a coat — 1998-02-04
• Change one's coat? — 1997-08-30
• Prepare the house for sale, e.g. — 1996-09-06
• Touch up — 1995-07-23