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Many designers swear by the science of color theory – the study of hues and how different colors work together to create a beautiful and harmonious space. For example, a red color scheme in the dining room encourages appetite, blue hues in the living room promote calmness and relaxation, and touches of yellow in the …
After painting I have two partially used cans of latex paint. I know that in storage it will be evaporation of water, benzene, toluene, and formaldehyde which results in paint hardening in 3-5 years. Can the shelf life be improved if all the air in the cans to be stored were replaced with water to …
A fresh coat of paint can do wonders for the sale of your house. Whether it’s a fixer-upper or your long-term family home, freshening it up with the right colors can help your home sell faster and make you more money in any real estate market. According to a Zillow analysis of 32,000 property sales …
A new home build provides opportunities for features like an open floor plan, storage space and hardwood floors that would be far more expensive later on.
My house is in Evansville Indiana and was built in 1908. I want to paint our brick fireplace white. I know painting means it will be permanent which is fine with me. However, I saw that there are white brick stains and wanted to know if a white stain would be better than regular paint? …
Learn how to make the most of Do-It-Yourself learning opportunities with your kids for Patio Furniture & Decor, Patio Furniture …
Get tips on preparing your home for holiday guests and entertaining without spending a lot of time or money.
Holiday safety isn't always at the top of our priority list at this hectic time of year. By following a few easy holiday safety …
Learn how to prepare your home for holiday entertaining with such tips as new arrangements for current furnishings, painting a …
Learn about new uses for tile in your home through the work of tile artists. Decorative wall tile is a building material as …
If you're expecting friends or family over the holidays, now's a good time to take stock of your home's needs. Here …
Tips on choosing historical paint colors and how it can be a trip back in time to discover what the colors of the past actually …
I’m self-employed and with the economy being tight, I’m spending a lot more time at home and thinking converting my …
Get tips to help decorate dorm rooms and other small spaces. Learn to decorate dorm rooms without damaging the walls or floors, …
I painted my daughter’s bedroom using primer and then paint. Now it has become my son’s room, and there are spots …
I’m about to tackle my first interior paint job, and don’t want to wind up with the same rough-looking results …
I recently applied BEHR Premium 2-Part Epoxy Garage Floor Coating in my garage which looks terrific, but I would prefer a …
I’m a new listener going through all the podcasts. I just bought a house built in 1921 and there are few things I want to …
I want to tear off the paneling in a couple of rooms. Having removed a piece of paneling I find several coats of paint peeling …
We are planning to list our home for sale in the near future. We will, of course, open the pool before that time but we know …
I was just wondering what kind of land I would need if I planned on building a baseball complex. Could I build it on just …
I just purchased a new home with a solid poured concrete wall foundation. I am not looking to “finish” the …
I just reorganized my garage. However by getting everything off the floor, I now noticed how grotesque my floor looks. I …
My husband and I are the proud owners of one of only three Sears Honor Built Magnolias known to exist in the United States. The …
I’m planning to paint the outside of my home, in the near future. I’ve never done it before, but I can not afford …
I have a two-story house. Recently, my 2nd floor shower stall developed a leak, as evidenced by water dripping from the first …
I’m taking on some painting projects this winter and am looking for a safer paint. Lately I seem to be more sensitive to …
I found your podcast a couple of months ago and have been listening to it ever since. Good stuff! Moving on to my question, …
Ok, I am desperate and need some help. I have a short stair way that goes from our Mud Room to our Kitchen (7 treads) built …
