Small kitchens can feel cramped and unwelcoming, with the lack of space making it a room you don't really want to spend much time in. Sure, we'd all love to do a full remodel, knock out a wall or two and make a vast open space, but that's not in everyone's budget. There are other [...]
While we've all been told not to judge a book by its cover, that goes out the window when it comes to homes. Potential homebuyers or renters often judge a home by its curb appeal, as do friends and neighbors. Landscaping or renovating your yard and the front of your home can be expensive and [...]
Picking the right paint is key to making sure your paint job lasts the test of time. It can be a difficult decision at times, though – with a wide variety of paint types and qualities available, finding the right paint can feel like a herculean task. Here are some questions you can ask to [...]
You've just purchased a new home, or rented a new apartment. It's an exciting time! You want to place your own special stamp on the place right away, and you've already picked out a color scheme that will make the neighbors envious. Now comes the big question: do you paint first, and then move in, [...]
It's tempting, when faced with a tight budget, to look for the most economical paint option available. For most of us that means picking the cheapest paint and calling it a day. This is not, however, always the best choice! Higher-quality paint will, in almost every case, be longer lasting than cheaper options. It's smooth, [...]
Your home looked hip and trendy, once upon a time! Of course, that time was "1977". Now, you may find yourself looking around and thinking things just look a little dated. Trends come and go, and if you stick with one trend too long, it will really make your home look like a relic from [...]
Your curb appeal – or the first impression people get when coming to your home – provides a long-lasting impact. Whether it looks inviting and elegant or deteriorating and problematic, that's the impression that's going to stay with people, whether you're simply inviting them to your home or looking to sell. A positive curb appeal [...]
Properly painted trim is the perfect finishing touch to make your painting job look clean and classy – sloppily painted trim makes your home look messy, unkempt and generally undesirable. So how do you ensure a perfect paint job on your trim? There are several easy steps you can do to ensure your trim looks [...]
Children's bedrooms are an opportunity to add a bit of fun and whimsy to your home. While most of your home will likely to stick to one basic color scheme, with appropriate highlights, children's bedrooms are opportunities to engage in more flights of fancy – to get a little wild and crazy. There are two [...]
You've picked your color. You've even picked the proper finish. You're ready to paint, right? Well, not so fast – there's still one key decision you need to make. As paint has gotten more advanced, so has your range of choices in the quality of paint. Higher quality paints are more durable and stain resistant, [...]
