What is the most important thing to get right in exterior painting? That is a difficult question, since every step is critical to the final outcome. However, working with a clean surface is one of the most important steps, and it is probably the easiest to overlook. Why is cleaning such an important part of
Most children spend a significant amount of time in their bedrooms, whether they are playing, studying, or reading. Of course, it is also where they fall asleep, wake up, and get dressed. It makes sense, then, that parents want their children’s rooms to be comfortable and pleasant. That is why we wanted to provide you
We all like to add extra touches of interest around us. Cookies need chocolate chips, clothing looks best with accessories, and our interior decorating needs splashes of color. Without these, our lives would be very dull and bland! That is why painting an accent wall is such a helpful interior painting idea. In most homes,
Everyone loves to save a few dollars when they get the chance, but some jobs are not right for the average do-it-yourselfer. Are kitchen cabinets something you can paint yourself over a weekend or two? Or is this a job you would do better to hire a professional for? Painting your kitchen cabinets is a
The foyer, the entryway, the front hall… people use a variety of terms to describe the space just inside your front door. The word you use is much less important than the way you paint and decorate it. Why? Your entryway is the first place your guests step foot when they enter your home, so
Getting tasks in the right order is an important part of any job, whether you are preparing a recipe or changing the oil in a car. When it comes to interior house painting, there are certain steps that must always be done in the same order. Is that true for painting walls and trim? Or
Flat, white paint. Who decided that ceilings would be so boring? Do they need to be? Why is it that nearly everyone paints their ceilings white, and they use flat paint to do it? It is certainly not a lack of creativity or artistry that causes people to paint their ceilings white. Instead, their are
What is the reason that so many people paint their interior trim white? Is it a lack of creativity? Are they clinging to tradition? Is it a vast conspiracy? Or is there really an advantage to using white for your trim when you do your interior house painting? In reality, white is an excellent choice
When you sit down to eat, whether it is with family or with guests, the quality of the food is clearly one of your highest priorities. You probably also give thought to the appearance of the dishes and cutlery, the comfort of the seats, and numerous other considerations. Do you ever think about the paint?
For some strange reason, pets don’t seem to have the same concern for our homes that we do. Aside from the messes they often make on our floors, their paws, claws, beaks and fur can wreak havoc on painted surfaces like doors, walls and trim. What can you do about it? First, let’s talk about
