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Tools and Tips of the Trade: Dressing Up Your Walls

Are you tired of staring at blank, sterile walls? Could your walls double as a movie screen? Are you ready to finish your remodel project with style? Perhaps your walls simply need some dressing up, some personal flair. There are... Read More »

Eye-Catching Ceiling Decor

Have you ever thought about how often you notice your ceiling? Why not make it an eye catching asset instead of an area that never attracts any interest? Maybe your room is small, or has another detriment that you’d like to detract... Read More »

Choosing a Warm and Inviting Color Palette

There are many popular color combinations in widespread use in 2008. These range from cool, crisp, and clean, to rich, warm, and sunny. With so many vibrant options to choose from, how do you decide on just the right one for you?For... Read More »

Common Painting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Painting is a wonderful way to freshen up a building, but it doesn’t always look the greatest if not done correctly. If you want to ensure your time and money are put to good use, there are a few common mistakes that should be... Read More »

Finding your Color Scheme

In years past, there have typically been two or three “in” colors at a time, and they were normally intended to complement each other. In the 70’s it was earth tones, the mid-90’s welcomed blues and yellows, and the past... Read More »

Indoor Painting Safety

Most of us have painted a room in our home or helped a friend paint theirs. Apply the paint to the wall – what could be simpler or more straightforward? The degree of difficulty appears insignificant. Our biggest concern would... Read More »

Interior House Painting for Beginners

Anyone should be able to pick up a paintbrush and apply paint to a wall, right? Well, not so fast. Painting isn’t necessarily difficult, but it does require a fair amount of patient and meticulous skill to turn out well.Begin by... Read More »

Out with the Old, How to Remove Outdated Wallpaper

Wallpaper can be lovely if installed properly and done tastefully; but unfortunately, it is one of those things that go out of style quickly. Nothing dates a home quite like outdated, peeling wallpaper. Removing old wallpaper can... Read More »

Outdoor Painting Safety

It is that time of year again. The storms of winter have past and warm spring days find us bustling around trying to clean up our homes before the heat of summer sets in. For many of us, that means finally addressing that paint... Read More »

Popular Methods to Paint with Texture

Gone are the days of plain white walls, floral wallpapers, and wood paneling. If you are longing to transform your bleak walls, then there are numerous, exciting paint options to choose from. Not only is there every color imaginable... Read More »

Remodeling with Stripes

Remodeling with stripes can be an interesting concept. At first thought, you picture circus tents and obnoxious 70s prints. Stripes are actually making a comeback, as many styles do, and when done tastefully can be quite classy.Stripes can... Read More »

Don’t Forget this Important Step: Selecting a Paint Finish

Turn on the TV and watch a black and white movie. It’s nostalgic, but the addition of color definitely livens up the story. Repainting your home can be one of the quickest, most inexpensive ways to give your home a refreshing... Read More »

Exterior Painting Steps

The first step in any remodel, upgrade, facelift, or alteration to your home is planning. Whether you are tackling the project yourself or having all or portions of the job hired out, it pays to have an experienced viewpoint in... Read More »

Ideas for Whitewashing Furniture

A technique that has been around for decades, whitewashing furniture is a unique way to bring a splash of white to your palette, without hiding the natural grain of the wood. Refinishing wood can be a labor intensive process, and... Read More »

Puttin’ on the Trimmings

Trims and moldings were initially created by the ancient Greek civilizations to beautify their structures. The Romans adopted and further refined the practice, then passed the tradition down to European, and eventually, American... Read More »

Painting Siding: from Prepping to Finishing Touches

One of the quickest and easiest ways to dress up a home is to repaint the siding. If your siding is in need of repair and fresh paint, here are some handy tips to get you started.Properly prepare the surface. The preparatory steps... Read More »

Painting Drywall, for a Reliable and Quick Room Face-Lift

Drywall is actually one of the materials you are likely to paint the most throughout your lifetime. Still the favorite for interior wall-finish, drywall is easy and fun to paint. Drywall is also called sheet-rock, and is the material applied... Read More »

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