How do you know when it’s time to paint your home’s exterior? The automatic answer might be: “When my home obviously needs it.” This makes sense since painting is certainly an investment that you don’t want to make more than is necessary. On the other hand, however, is it really the most cost-effective to wait…
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We’ve discussed tips for choosing a new exterior paint color in the past, focusing on the various methods you can use to narrow down a palette that will work well for your specific home. One of our tips is to use a tool like Houzz.com to browse countless examples of real people’s homes all around…
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Let’s be honest for a minute: does the decorating process leave you feeling a little overwhelmed? Fearing the “rules” can take the fun out of what should be a rewarding experience. As you plan, dream, and scheme, we thought we’d keep things simple by offering just 5 basic ideas (notice we didn’t say “rules”?) to keep…
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If you’re painting the bathroom in your home, these two goals might sound familiar: Find a color you love Find a color that works well with the existing surfaces Especially if you have a unique floor color or strong, dominant countertop (maybe granite or marble), they can really take the driver’s seat when it comes…
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It’s that time of year again. You’re left sitting on your sofa trying to recover from the stress of ALL those relatives in your home over the holidays! And you’re not the only one showing signs of post-holiday trauma ”“ your home feels it too. In the bustle of the holiday season, accidents are prone…
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Do you have a pressing interior painting job that just can’t wait until the warmer weather sets in? In the harsh winter conditions, most homeowners don’t relish the thought of painting with the windows open. The question then arises, “Is it safe to paint inside without the ventilation of open windows?” Others may simply be…
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