Now, before you think “Hey, wait! It’s only the end of July!”, I want to assure you that we aren’t rushing summer. There is still plenty of time to get in those beach trips and soak up some of the sun that we won’t see for a while once the colder months hit. Enjoy it!…
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When you think of brick in a home, what comes to mind? Maybe a roaring fireplace (that was easy to get started without being an Eagle Scout), turtleneck sweaters, and mugs of hot chocolate? Or, a crumbling, eerie fireplace in the dark corner of a den. These mental images represent the two extreme ends of…
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This is the time of year when we begin to spend more time outside, both for work and play. It is especially great to feel the sun this spring, probably because of the nasty winter we had. But, no need to dredge up old memories of snow-blowers and cars that looked like snow banks. With…
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There is a fine line between “charming” and “outdated,” or “retro” and “old.” The truth is, you might find yourself with a house that has a lot to love, but maybe just one or two areas that you’d like to change without committing to a full renovation. Here is the good news: you don’t necessarily…
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Have you ever finished a project, or some other labor-intensive activity, and then heard something that made you say, “Wow, I wish I had known that!”? Life is full of those moments when helpful information comes just a little bit too late. It is no different when it comes to painting! With that in mind,…
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Have you ever painted a room in your home, stepped back, and then wondered what exactly went wrong? It all felt so right and your confidence soared as you edged, rolled, and brushed the paint on, but afterwards it looked a little, well, lacking? Professional painters make it seem easy with clean lines, smooth walls,…
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