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Tips for Painting your Nursery
The birth of a child is an exciting adventure full of unfamiliar territory, unexpected surprises, and uncounted joy. Preparing for the new baby, however, can be very costly and time consuming, not to mention somewhat stressful and overwhelming. An integral part of...
Tips for Painting Stucco
Stucco is an incredibly durable, versatile product that has been used as a popular building material for over 100 years. Stucco is a type of plaster made by mixing cement, sand, and lime with water, then applying it to the exterior and interior walls of your home. It...
Refinishing Interior Woodwork
Is your great-grandmother”™s 16th-century hutch looking a little worse for wear? Have certain furniture items around the house seen better days? Instead of tossing out your favorite furniture pieces that are showing their age, why not take on a project to give these...
5 Simple Ways to be an Eco-Friendly Painter
These days, there are plenty of ways to make your home a little greener. From recycling, to using solar power energy, the list goes on and on with simple little ways to conserve that will make a big difference in the long run. Now, you can be environmentally conscious...
Why Your Exterior Paint Colors Are So Important
The following is a guest post by Ryan Parker, owner/operator of Mod Paint Works. A Different Kind of Value in Exterior Colors There are many ways to add a statement of color to the exterior of your home. Here, we are discussing the importance of your home”™s exterior...
The Differences Between Low VOC and No VOC Paints
Many people are confused about low and no VOC paints. Manufacturers tout them, but are the products any good? Consumers who arm themselves with knowledge can make better decisions about the paint products they use. What Are VOC Paints? VOC stands for volatile organic...
2013 Interior & Exterior Paint Trends
If you”™re ready to paint your home but have no idea what colors to use, the following paint trends may help you make a decision: Exterior Paint Trends Paint trends show a clear sign of moving towards earthy colors. Homeowners are getting back to nature and choosing...
The Dangers of Lead Paint
There is a high likelihood that anyone who lives in and owns their own home has at some point done some home renovation and redecorating that involved painting either the interior or exterior (or both) walls of their house. Each year, many people redecorate their home...
How to Choose the Right Stain for Your Deck
The deck wood surface takes the maximum brunt of the elements and needs to be stained at regular intervals to protect it from damage. With several types of stains and paints available exclusively for outdoor purposes, it becomes very difficult to make a selection....
5 Tips for Choosing Paint Colors
When you're planning to paint your home you'll soon discover just how baffling your options are. There are countless colors available, each offering an array of different tones and shades that themselves combine with every other color in endless ways, and it can be...