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Quick, easy decorate & design ideas to help you become the master of your own domain. Explore these tips and let your home improvement adventure begin!
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 five easy ways for installing trim and molding in a room, including crown molding, decorative molding and chair rail …
I would love to install crown molding in my home to add value. All the people that I try to hire want a fortune to install it …
Choose VOC paint for your paint project. Paint with VOCs, or volatile organic compounds, can be dangerous as the compounds are …
The kitchen really is the heart of the home and beating away at the center of it all is the kitchen island. Whether it is for …
Tips to help you choose high quality paint and have your home painted much less often, and save money in the long run.
Want to do something different for your 4th of July celebration this year? Turn a ‘progressive dinner …
A patio can be a magical place of comfort and delight where you relax and enjoy the evening with a cup of coffee. It can also be …
When I meet with homeowner’s considering selling their homes, they are often curious about the best way to prepare their home to …
Did you ever wake up, hit snooze one too many times, and found yourself running around your room trying to find the things you …
Exterior paint is different than interior paint, and many homeowners often make the mistake of not choosing the correct paint …
I’m concerned about VOCs, when painting cabinets. Is it okay to use an oil based primer with a latex paint in order to …
You might have a great backyard for entertaining and hosting get-togethers, but it can still feel like something is missing. …
Use up those 2×4’s that are taking up space in your garage, or lingering around from your last project. We have …
Make it yours with Krylon COVERMAXX and SUPERMAXX spray paints. Krylon COVERMAXX is the only general purpose paint with rust …
What do these deck painting companies use to redo wood decks, that they claim it will stain and protect the wood deck to the …
Puzzled on picking a paint color? Learn how a little paint color can go a long way when it comes to adding interest to your …
You know those days where the weather just isn’t cooperating and it seems that everyone just migrates to the couch? Well, …
For the past several years, people — both in new homes and in older homes — have been gravitating toward the open …
Learn about spring redecorating with these simple tips. Find out how to use color and prints to refresh your home.
There are few things more disgusting than having to clean up a house or apartment that been saturated to the core with cigarette …
Pet-friendly decoration and design aren’t about having to compromise on functionality and usability in order to accommodate your …
The coffee table has long been a living room fixture, well – probably since we first had living rooms! And while not …
Find out how to prepare for your painting project and how to paint the interior including ceiling of your home with professional …
I’m taking on some painting projects and am looking for a safer paint. Lately I seem to be more sensitive to working with …
