Choosing Low VOC Paint
VOC’s (volatile organic compounds) are carbon based compounds that readily vaporize into the air and as they enter the air they...
Read MoreNew Lead Paint Laws Updated
The new lead paint rule instituted by the EPA that requires special handling when remodeling all pre-1978 homes has now been slightly...
Read MoreColorful Wood Stains
Buh, bye basic browns! Why stain that old adirondack chair in a basic wood when you can choose from colors like avocado and purple velvet?...
Read MoreDon’t Skip the Primer
Our friends at Remodeling for Geeks has introduced us to one of their favorite new products, the Gripper Primer from Glidden. Priming your...
Read More3 Reasons to Go From Wallflower to Wow
Is your house the block wallflower? One simple step can change that. When my husband and I painted our front door bright orange, our...
Read MorePainting Vinyl Siding the Right Way
Obviously vinyl siding doesn’t require the maintenance and paint that traditional wood siding does but if you aren’t satisfied...
Read MoreBEHR Paint Demo at Builders’ Show 2010
The BEHR paint booth at IBS 2010 made great use of their space. Paint cans floating by parachute added whimsy that most displays were...
Read MoreInventive & Colorful Home Exteriors
Thanks to our friends at ReadyMade for re-posting dornob’s compilation of crazy home exteriors, which not only display a creative...
Read MoreGet the Perfect Patina with Milk Paint, Ochres and Oxides
To achieve a textured and vibrant look similar to buildings found throughout Europe, our friend recommends using natural ochres and oxides...
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