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5 Simple Tips That Make Home Decorating a Little Easier (and fun!)

Let’s be honest for a minute: does the decorating process leave you feeling a little overwhelmed? Fearing the “rules” can take the fun out of what should be a rewarding experience.  As you plan, dream, and scheme, we thought we’d keep things simple by offering just 5 basic ideas (notice we didn’t say “rules”?) to keep…

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Choosing a New Paint Color for Your Bathroom? Find Inspiration In Your Surfaces

If you’re painting the bathroom in your home, these two goals might sound familiar: Find a color you love Find a color that works well with the existing surfaces Especially if you have a unique floor color or strong, dominant countertop (maybe granite or marble), they can really take the driver’s seat when it comes…

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How Do You Repair and Paint a Scratched Wall?

It’s that time of year again. You’re left sitting on your sofa trying to recover from the stress of ALL those relatives in your home over the holidays! And you’re not the only one showing signs of post-holiday trauma ”“ your home feels it too. In the bustle of the holiday season, accidents are prone…

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Is It Safe to Paint Indoors In the Winter?

Do you have a pressing interior painting job that just can’t wait until the warmer weather sets in? In the harsh winter conditions, most homeowners don’t relish the thought of painting with the windows open. The question then arises, “Is it safe to paint inside without the ventilation of open windows?” Others may simply be…

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How Many Coats of Paint Will You Need for Your Interior Painting Project?

The process of interior painting tends to raise a lot of questions, and the further you get into the project the more questions you may uncover. Unless you fall into the category of those who absolutely love to spend an afternoon carefully cutting in around corners and watching fresh swaths of paint appear behind your…

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Do You Wash Your Walls? It’s More Important Than You Might Think!

When people ask us why we believe pressure washing is an important part of exterior home maintenance, we typically remind them that it’s important to keep a surface clean for the sake of the paint. Contaminants like mold, mildew, and dirt all work to break down the surface coatings, and create a dirty, drab appearance…

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