In any homes that were built before 1978, there is a good chance that the paint in the home contains lead. Lead based paints have been removed from the market due to their negative health effects. However, older homes may still contain these dangerous paints, either on the walls, cabinets or along the trim. For…
While in the past, Pantone has named only one paint color of the year, but this year has decided that we need two. Yellow and grey have been chosen to be the colors of the year, and after the year that we have had, this cheerful and reliable color combo is a welcomed sight. The…
When was the last time you gave the ceilings in your home any thought? Most people probably don’t, unless they start to see some sort of discoloration or are wanting to change the color up. Just like painting your walls, painting the ceiling can have a dramatic effect on the overall look of your home.…
When it comes time to repaint the inside of your home, one aspect of the paint project is repainting all of the doors and trim. Painting doors and trim can be a bit more tricky than most people realize. Many people never properly prep the doors or trim correctly and often there are brush strokes…
Of course, if you were to paint the walls in your home, it would have a dramatic effect on the way the room looks. However, it is a lot of work to paint the walls in your home. There are several smaller painting projects can deliver a dramatic change to your space without being so…
For many people, the kitchen in their home is one of the first things they are looking to update and make their own when they move in. This will not only give you the best ROI as far as home improvements come, but it can also cost the most as far as home improvements go.…
When painting inside the home, many interior designers will tell you to be cautious about using dark colors. Dark colors can look very nice. However, they can also make are room feel smaller and claustrophobic. When painting with dark colors it is important that you combine the dark colors with the right elements to offset…
If you are getting ready to take on a painting project, there are several things that you are going to have to consider before getting started. Not only will you need to choose the right color and finish, but you will also need to know the difference between interior and exterior paint. While the differences…
When you are looking to buy a house you are naturally looking for desired or needed qualities and amenities. This means that you might be looking at the amount of bedrooms or bathrooms. You also might be looking at the size of the lot or the square footage of the house. There are also people…
The exterior home design is one of the primary elements of your house’s curb appeal. There are many color schemes that people are using more often that provide some spice to really bring some life into their outdoor space. For your dream exterior design, consider popular color combinations and learning about how to decide which…
