Sheen affects the appearance of your paint. Know the various types, and when to use them. By Diane Franklin Flat, eggshell, semi-gloss, gloss: You’ve likely encountered all these names of sheens on the paint store shelf. You may wonder which sheen works best for which surface or which room in your house. Here are some [...]

As your child heads off to college, here are some ways he or she can give a dorm space some personality and more livability. By Diane Franklin August is the month when many new high school graduates head off to college for the very first time. They’re away from home, ready to face new adventures, [...]

The best outdoor spaces flow seamlessly from the inside ones and are just as cozy. By Tammy Adamson-McMullen We all know that living spaces don’t end with the exterior walls of a home. Over the last decade or so, decks, porches and patios all have become esteemed living spaces—and are being decorated to look just [...]

How can you create the ultimate master bedroom?? Here are some elements to consider. By Tammy Adamson-McMullen If your home is a sanctuary, then your master bedroom is the inner sanctuary, a peaceful and restive place where you can relax, rejuvenate and cast off the cares of the day. If your master bedroom is less [...]

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