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Projects Painting & Color Page 3When people tell me they're painting a room and they're just going to use white, I know they haven't done their homework. White is one of the most challenging colors to work with. That's because there are literally hundreds of whites offered by each paint manufacturer. …
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We're always painting something. That's often because painting is the cheapest way to give a room a new look. Sometimes you'll paint the entire room, other times an accent wall or maybe it's time to paint your kitchen cabinets. We've got lots of painting articles to help you. When a friend asked …
When we bought a new house, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to use chalkboard paints. Wrong! This is the first house (15 houses and counting) I've owned with bumpy, technically knockdown textured walls. Several people have since suggested I flatten the wall. But after running a handyman …
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Newburyport, Massachusetts is an old town so there are hundreds of really old houses. Homeowners love their homes and accept the challenges that come with maintaining them. Many of the walls are original horse hair plaster, and they're difficult to finish during the prep phase of any painting …
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A few years ago I had trouble finding photos of kitchens with bright, bold colors. That's no longer true as you'll see from the amazing photos captured at the 2017 Kitchen & Bath Show, currently underway in Orlando, Florida. These home color trends are exciting for someone like me loves (really …
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Painting is the most popular and practical home improvement project for most homeowners. It's not without its challenges though, like picking the right paint color or working on a ladder. But the sense of accomplishment once you've painted a room or maybe your front door, is worth the time and money …
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