Most of us know how often we should do basic chores and maintenance. You replace your smoke detector batteries once a year. You change air filters every month. You wash your sheets once a week. But when it comes to less frequent chores, things get a little trickier. How often, for example, should you paint [...]
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 [...]
Picking a color scheme for children's rooms can be a fun experience or a difficult challenge – and usually both at the same time. People expect kids' rooms to be a little more wild and creatively 'out there', giving you more freedom to lean away from neutral colors and into something that best expresses their [...]
You have a lot of choices when you are looking to hire a painting contractor. You want to ensure you're getting the best available, but how do you judge that? What questions should you ask and what criteria should you use to ensure you get the best painting company around? Here are a few key [...]
You may think that all you need to do to get an accurate painting estimate is know the square footage of the space to be painted – so why do you need an estimate? In reality, every space is unique, and your painting estimate is more than just a simple calculation of square footage. When [...]
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 [...]
It's not enough to simply pick a color for you room – it's the sheen that ends up having a massive effect on its eventual overall look. Even two paints that are the same color can have a very different effect based on their sheens, with flat paints looking very different from their glossy counterparts. [...]
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, [...]
