September 21st, 2016
When your kitchen is in need of a facelift, the best thing you can do is to refinish the cabinets. Refinishing cabinets is the smart and cost-effective alternative to replacing them. When a change of this magnitude is in order, most homeowners choose to paint their cabinets. Here are our pro tips for making your cabinet painting project a success: Set aside time. First and foremost, make sure you allot enough time for your project....
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July 27th, 2016
Before any big home improvement project, you likely do quite a bit of research, weigh your options, and spend time considering the pros and cons. Home improvement projects are big decisions, and you want to make the best choices you can for your home and money. Epoxy garage flooring is the easiest good decision you can make for your home. Here’s why: - It’s durable. Epoxy coating over your concrete garage floor creates one of...
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June 29th, 2016
Planning your interior painting project is a big job. Most painting projects require some research, some budgeting, and a lot of decision making. You’ll need to decide on brand of paint, the types of sheen, and the particular hues for the walls in each room. The biggest decision, of course, is choosing the best interior painting contractor to do the job. Use our tips to find the best interior house painter for your home! The...
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May 25th, 2016
Crisp, beautiful trim, with clean, straight edges is one of the hallmarks of a truly great paint job. Homeowners who choose to tackle house painting as a DIY project often fear the task of trim painting, but don’t be afraid -- our tips will having you painting trim like a pro! What you need: - Sandpaper (most likely 100-120 grit) - Spackle and spackling knife - Painter’s tape - Sponges and clean cloths - Dropcloth...
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April 27th, 2016
Summer is a great time to paint your home’s exterior, giving it a boost in its aesthetic, and an important measure of protection against the elements. Whether your home needs to be painted from top to bottom or simply needs some refreshing, planning is required. Use our tips to plan a painting project that runs smoothly and leaves your home looking great! Set aside the time - Painting the exterior of your house is no...
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March 9th, 2016
Faux painting and faux finishing are painting techniques that replicate the appearance of other materials. Faux finishes can emulate parchment and ancient fresco, fabric, porcelain, marble, stone, wood, and concrete, among others. The best part about incorporating a faux finish in your home, is that it creates a space that is 100% unique, and is akin to commissioning an artist to hand paint a piece of art just for you. It’s easy to see why...
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February 17th, 2016
To paint over the brick or not to paint over the brick - that is the question. This question has divided homeowners, professional painters, and designers for many years. After all, painting over brick is a big decision, and once you do it, there’s almost no going back. If you’re wondering whether you should break out the rollers and dropcloths, check out our pros and cons list to help you make your decision. PROS Appearance...
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January 12th, 2016
Spring is the best time to put your house on the market, and homeowners everywhere are thinking about how to get their homes ready to rent or sell. Your home’s curb appeal is an important consideration as you prepare your property for the market, and a fresh coat of exterior paint is one of the quickest and most cost effective ways to greatly enhance your curb appeal. The question is: how do you find the...
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December 7th, 2015
Painting projects take a lot of work, and the idea of simplifying the process by using two materials in one is very tempting. This is where 2-in-1 paint and primer combination comes in. Nearly all paint manufacturers have come out with their versions of this combination, but to mixed reviews. So, how do you know if it’s right for you to use a paint primer combination on your own home? Understanding Paint And Primer To...
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