May 2018

The average cost of painting a home depends primarily on the size of a home. One variable is the condition of the surfaces to be painted; scratched or damaged surfaces may take more paint or may need some work before painting begins. Another variable is the height of the areas to be painted. Higher walls […]

The basic paint finishes are flat, eggshell, satin, semigloss and gloss. Flat finish, also called matte, paint, absorbs light. It has more pigment that other finishes, but is less durable. Eggshell finish reflects some light, but it does not have the glare that other finishes may have. Satin finishes are slightly shinier than eggshell but

Bathroom and kitchen remodels are extremely expensive, and are often beyond the reach of many homeowners. There are some things you can do to make your kitchen and bathroom look new. Start by putting down on paper what you want to change, then browse the internet for ideas. Decide on a budget; you can do

Starting a painting project can be overwhelming in a multitude of ways – what color combinations should you use? What tools do you need to get the job done? What prep work is involved? How much will this cost? How much paint should you buy? This home improvement project is enough of a task, the

The use of color is very important in our perception of space. While there is no single color that will always make a small room larger, there are some general techniques that work. Lighter colors reflect light and make rooms seem larger. Darker colors absorb light, and make a room seem smaller. Colors work in