Month: August 2017

what to do with paint cans

What Should You Do with Your Leftover Paint?

Residential painting is a little like a big family dinner: no matter how well you plan, there are always going to be leftovers. The next question is, what should you do with those leftovers? While some homeowners are tempted to (properly) dispose of the bits left in cans, we have a different alternative to offer.…

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What Kind of Paint Brush Should You Use?

We’ve spent a good amount of time in the past talking about how essential it is to work with quality paint products. Bargain options may seem attractive, but at the end of the day they create more work, more expense, and less desirable results. In short, quality matters. Today, let’s take a step back in…

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How Can You Prepare Your Exterior Paint for Winter?

First of all, why bring up winter now? You’re probably trying to enjoy the last bit of summer, maybe squeezing in a vacation, trip to the beach, or soaking up a little extra sunshine before the fall season kicks in. Well, we’re definitely not rushing summer, but painting and home maintenance is most successful when…

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Are You Considering Black Interior Paint? Start Here!

In a world dominated by light neutrals, a few bold homeowners are taking a stand for color. Actually, more than a few. Sherwin-Williams, for example, recently shared two trending interior paint options that might just take you by surprise. Especially since, well, they’re not really colors at all. This popular non-colors are Caviar SW 6990 and Tricorn…

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