Paint and Decorating Blog
Roller Basics
Let’s rock—and roll! Know how to use a roller to make your painting project go smoothly. By Diane Franklin Everyone can wield a roller, right? Not necessarily! There are some tips you should follow to [...]
Know Your Sheens
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 [...]
Dorm Room Drama
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 [...]
The Art of Exterior Living
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 [...]
Masterful Master Bedrooms
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 [...]
What’s Underfoot? Area Rugs, Of Course!
Area rugs are everywhere in home decor. Here are some tips for finding the perfect one for your space By Tammy Adamson-McMullen No doubt you’ve noticed that area rugs are everywhere! This isn’t only because [...]
Coming Soon…To a Kid’s Room Near You
Kids relate to pop culture more than ever before—and they want their rooms to reflect that. By Diane Franklin Who does your child want to be the star of his or her room? For your [...]
The Art of Wainscoting
Wainscoting adds visual interest to your walls. Here are various ways you can create the effect. By Diane Franklin “Wainscoting” is one of those words that conjure up images of English parlors or formal libraries, [...]
Exterior Maintenance Made Easy
How can you keep your home looking spic and span outside? We offer some tips… By Tammy Adamson-McMullen Summer is a great time for outside fix-up projects, like painting the exterior of the house, staining [...]
Kitchen Makeovers
Here’s how to spruce up walls, cabinets, countertops and more in your kitchen without spending a fortune. By Diane Franklin The kitchen is often described as the heart of the home, so of course, you [...]
Hot Exteriors
Home exteriors are trending toward sophisticated and sometimes surprising color schemes. By Tammy Adamson-McMullen If you’re planning to paint the exterior of your home this summer and are struggling in your color selection, take heart. [...]
Coastal Living
How to achieve a great decorating style for your coastal home—or even if you live inland! By Diane Franklin Life’s a beach—or it can be if you want to decorate that way. Coastal living is [...]
How to Achieve the Perfect Color Wash
Tap into your creativity to create the desired effect. By Diane Franklin One of the most elegant faux finishes that a do-it-yourselfer can create is a color wash. This basic faux technique can add vibrancy, [...]
Bathroom “Spa” Makeovers
Bathrooms are not what they used to be! They’re now one of the most luxurious rooms in the home. By Tammy Adamson-McMullen What is the most luxurious room in your home? If you named your [...]
For The Love Of Wood
Everyone loves the look of wood—and there is more than one way to achieve it. By Tammy Adamson-McMullen Hardwood floors are one of the hottest trends in home decorating, desirable for its good looks, durability, [...]
Deck Makeovers
For many people, summertime is deck time! They can’t wait to get outdoors to entertain friends or host a family get-together. Having a gorgeous deck makes an outdoor soirée even more enjoyable. So, what do [...]
Creating the Ultimate She Shed
It was bound to happen. Men have enjoyed their “man caves” for years, creating individualized spaces for relaxing, rejuvenating and enjoying friends. It’s only natural, then, that women would want their own spaces, too. The [...]
Create a Venetian Plaster
Venetian plaster adds a touch of sophistication to your walls. It’s a highly polished look that provides the illusion of depth and texture to flat surfaces. Because the texture is illusionary rather than real, it [...]
Trends for Every Generation
Each generation develops its own identity based on the events and cultural influences around them. Baby boomers became known as the “Me Generation,” focused on self-fulfillment but also socially influenced by the Civil Rights Movement [...]
Entrance Makeovers
Psychology Today notes that we’re “built to size each other up quickly” and that these impressions are lasting. “Even if we’re presented with lots of evidence to the contrary, we’re attached to our initial impressions.” [...]
Using Wallpaper for Accent Walls
Accent walls are popular, and they aren’t the domain of paint alone By Tammy Adamson-McMullen Accent walls are a beautiful way to add color, drama and even a perception of size to a room. Paint [...]