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HOW TO CHOOSE EXTERIOR PAINT COLORS FOR YOUR HOUSE

Choosing a paint color for the outside of your home can be a bit more complicated than simply picking a color you like from a paint chip....

HOW TO USE A PAINT COLOR WHEEL

When you’re getting ready to paint a room, deciding on a wall color can seem pretty overwhelming. What makes it even more complicated is...

THE BEST PAINT COLORS FOR SELLING A HOUSE

You want your home to feel like you. When you’re decorating, it’s important to choose colors that reflect your style and personality....

HOW TO FIND A GOOD PAINTER

Painting your house on your own is a ton of work and can take up quite a bit of your time. It also requires expertise, as you’ll need to...

5 BEST HOME GYM COLOURS

Whether you’re training for a half-marathon, or just trying to get quick workouts in around your work schedule, having a home gym is the...

HOW TO PICK THE BEST TRIM PAINT COLOUR

When it comes to choosing a new paint color for any room, the focus is typically on the wall color. It makes sense, because that’s what...

Preparation - Wood

Sanding There are two reasons for sanding wood prior to staining. The most obvious reason is to make the wood smooth, but another...

Choosing The Right Exterior Coatings

Exterior Varnish Exterior varnishes, even those with U V (Ultraviolet) absorbers must be recoated more frequently than paints. For...

Alkyd vs Latex Paints

LATEX Moisture The porosity of paints varies with the pigment/resin ratio of the product. Gloss paints have a lower pigment content than...