Where Do We Go From Gray Wallauers

Where Do We Go From Gray?

Gray has dominated the palette for the last several years. Now we’re starting to see the emergence of other colors to enhance or replace this popular hue. By Diane Franklin As we spend more time in our homes, we may be thinking about the next big color trend. Grays have been huge in home decorating [...]

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All the Comforts of Home Wallauers

All the Comforts of Home

“Home” should be as comfortable as possible! If your home doesn’t meet that description, here are ideas to help you achieve it. By Tammy Adamson-McMullen Does the word “home” conjure up sensations of comfort for you? Of safety, serenity and sanctuary? Of a warm and cozy embrace? Hopefully this is true for you, but if [...]

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Al Fresco Decorating Wallauers

Al Fresco Decorating

Like interior spaces, exterior spaces need decorating, too. By Tammy Adamson-McMullen Patios, decks, porches and gardens increasingly have become expansions of our living space. This is especially true now, as we’ve found ourselves by choice or necessity more at home than ever before. To be more “livable,” outdoor spaces should be as well decorated as [...]

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Five Painting Tips for DIYers Wallauers

Five Painting Tips for DIYers

Want to paint like a pro? Follow these proven steps. By Diane Franklin Painting is one of the top DIY home improvement projects, but don’t assume that you’ll be able to paint like a pro without doing a bit of self-education. Painting well requires using the right products and the right techniques. If you follow [...]

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Fitting Odd-Shaped Windows Wallauers

Fitting Odd-Shaped Windows

There’s the perfect solution for every type of window shape imaginable.   By Diane Franklin Not all windows are created equal. There are angled windows, arched windows, semicircular windows, bay windows, corner windows, tall windows, high windows, skinny windows—and let’s not forget about the glass on patio doors and French doors as well. Fortunately, you can [...]

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Beyond Subway Tile Wallauers

Beyond Subway Tile

‘Subway’ isn’t the only way to go in a tile project. There are so many other creative choices… By Tammy Adamson-McMullen White subway tile has been one of the biggest decorating stories in recent years. The tile’s clean lines, bright appearance and classic 3-by-6-inch dimension are pleasing to the eye and work in many settings. [...]

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Choosing the Right Carpet Wallauers

Choosing the Right Carpet

Consider these principles when selecting a carpet for your home. By Tammy Adamson-McMullen Carpet is one of the most beautiful investments you can make for your home, but choosing the right one can be challenging. It’s not always easy to choose the right carpet for a specific space, with so many piles and materials to [...]

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masterful colors wallauers

Masterful Colors for Masterful Suites

If your master bedroom is less than a perfect retreat, it may be time for a color makeover. By Tammy Adamson-McMullen If there’s any place in your home where you should feel comfortable, it’s your master suite. It is, after all, the place where you rest, unwind and rejuvenate at the end of the day. [...]

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Best Practices for Painting Trim and Molding Wallauers

Best Practices for Painting Trim and Molding

Use these pro step-by-step painting tips to ensure the perfect finishing touch for your painting project. By Diane Franklin Painting your trim and molding is the perfect finishing touch for your decorating project. It makes the entire room look fresher, cleaner and more complete.Here are a step-by-step guide and additional tips for how to do [...]

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Specialty Paint to Create Special Surfaces Wallauers

Specialty Paint to Create Special Surfaces

If you want a chalkboard, dry-erase or magnetic surface in your home, you can create those properties with paint. By Diane Franklin There’s a lot more to paint than meets the eye. The broad range of the paint industry includes specialty products that can actually alter the properties of your surface. When perusing the possibilities [...]

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