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...
Deck Cleaning: How Much Prep Does It Take Before You Can Start?
Your deck is a place to spend time with family and friends, relaxing. But decks need maintenance – not just to keep them looking good but to extend their life. That includes painting or staining them every two to three years to protect against ...
Looking for Holiday Fun for the Family? How About a Paint and Sip?
So, the big kids are home from college (or work) for the holidays. If you’re not watching Die Hard again (hey, it’s a Christmas movie!), shopping for gifts or running to the coffee shop for a peppermint latte, what are you planning to do to k...
How to Paint Over Dark Colors The Easy Way
Ever wondered how to paint over dark colors? Lightening up a room is easy – but it does take a little more elbow grease than repainting an already light-hued space. If you’re ready to get rid of that too dark (or too bright) hue, we’ll walk...
How Many Square Feet Does a Gallon of Paint Cover?
Imagine this: You’re standing in the hardware store, can of paint in hand. As you walk to the counter to get the paint colored your perfect shade, you realize you have no idea how much wall space that can will cover. So … exactly how many squ...
What’s the Best Painter’s Tape for Your DIY Job?
When you’re picking the best painter’s tape, it’s all about getting the cleanest lines and protecting your walls. Seems easy, right? There are some things you’ll need to consider before buying that roll. We’ll tell what they are, show y...
Wallpaper vs. Paint: What’s the Real Benefit of Both?
If you’re ready to give your home a new look, your thoughts probably turn first to painting it a fresh color. But don’t forget wallpaper. This once-maligned covering is popular again, with gorgeous prints plus peel-and-stick convenience. In t...
Painting During the Summer: How to Stay Safe
Painting during the summer seems to make sense. It’s hot, usually rains less than other times of the year, and the paint should dry quickly, speeding up the whole job, right? Wrong. We’re about to bust some summer painting myths, offer some w...
Apartment Painting Tips to Help You Get Back Your Security Deposit
If you’ve ever moved out of an apartment, you know what a nail-biter it can be waiting on your security deposit refund. This is especially true if you’ve already paid a security deposit and the first month’s rent on a new place and your bud...
Painting Your Exterior Foundation? Learn How To Do It Right
Like the rest of your home, your foundation exterior requires maintenance to keep it in tip-top shape. Painting your exterior foundation tracks, in terms of timing, with the rest of your house. Pros recommend painting every five to 10 years, depe...