Expert Tips for Painting Over Old Interior Paint

If you have a historic home that needs an update, you might find yourself wondering how to paint an old house. Historic homes are quirky – that’s why we love them. But they also take a little more work than new abodes. So, here are our pros...

How to Hire a Painting Contractor

There are certain home improvement projects, like electrical work, plumbing, or HVAC installation, where you’d naturally turn to a pro. But others, such as painting, seem like a no-brainer for a DIY project. After all, everyone knows how to roll pa...

A Guide to Feng Shui Colors in Your Home

Feng shui is the art of arranging your living spaces to create balance. This goal is to establish harmony between the environment and the individuals. The feng shui school of thought has developed into a philosophy on how we design space and exist in...

Using Tertiary Colors In Your Home

You’re likely familiar with the primary colors and maybe even secondary colors. However, have you heard of tertiary colors? Tertiary colors blend primary and secondary colors, and add the color layers your home needs to feel designed, exciting and ...

The 6 Best Neutral Paint Colors for Selling a Home

Preparing to sell your home means making it as neutral as possible to help potential buyers envision themselves living there. From removing personal photos, unique art, and religious symbols, and painting the interior in light wall colors, minor adju...

Best Paint Colors for Large Rooms with High Ceilings

Do you love the look of a big, open space? Or do you prefer a cozier room? Even if you have a large room with high ceilings, you can get the look you want, from airy to snuggly. You just need to know which paint colors work best for rooms with hi...

Things to Consider When Painting Over Old Exterior Paint

If you live in an old or historic home, you know it requires a different type of care than newer homes. The same features that make it special – things like wood clapboard and floors, plaster walls and beautiful architectural details – are wh...

Why You Should Hire a Professional Painter When Restaining Your Deck

Now that warm weather is here, so is deck-sitting weather. There’s nothing better than hanging with family or friends, beverage in hand, enjoying the long summer nights. Keeping your deck in tip-top shape means maintenance so you can enjoy it l...

Thinking About Wallpaper Installation? Hire a Pro for Your Next Project

Wallpaper installation: What a nightmare, right? Who even wants to deal with that? First, there's wallpaper removal. Then there's the mess, the cleanup and trying to get the paper to hang straight in what’s sure to be an off-plumb room. And wha...

Which Is Better for Your Kitchen Cabinets — Paint or Stain?

Between cabinets, hardware and installation, new cabinets can eat up 30 percent of your overall kitchen remodeling cost. So, if you want a new-looking kitchen that won't break the bank, cabinet paint or stain for your existing cabinets may be the...