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Condensation: Should you Keep your Shades Open in Winter?

To Open or Not to Open? That is the Question.   When Arctic air descends upon the Midwest—or, even worse, a polar vortex—it’s all you can do to stay warm — both indoors and outdoors. Your furnace works overtime, and you’re looking for ways to boost energy efficiency without compromising your home’s interior. One solution...
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Hirshfield’s 2026 Color Trends: Paint & Beyond

Wallpapers Featuring Hirshfield’s Fall Palette Colors           Wallpaper patterns shown above are from Brewster Home Fashions – Brewster offers hundreds of eye-catching wallpapers in a variety of styles and price points. Available at select Hirshfield’s stores or you can use this link  to shop Brewster’s on-line store and receive 25% off....
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Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year 2026

Color of the Year 2026 Fall is the season when national paint brands unveil their “Color of the Year” and it’s always an exciting time for those of us in the paint world. And now, drum roll please… from Benjamin Moore and their 3,500 hues, they have selected Silhouette AF-655 as their 2026 Color of...
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The Perfect Time to Paint Your House – the End of Summer

  As the days grow shorter and the summer heat begins to fade, it’s the perfect moment to tackle that house painting project you’ve been putting off. Whether you’re refreshing your living room or giving your home’s exterior a whole new look, late summer and early fall provide the ideal conditions when it comes to...
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Spring Cleaning: The Power Washing Edition

Tips on power washing your siding or deck and avoiding damage.
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Stained Deck

Friday Finds: 4 Simple Steps for Staining Your Deck

Staining your deck is quite a process. However, it does not need to be an ordeal. In fact, it can be a simple process as long as you’re able and willing to do a little work. Trust me, I just went through the process. Perhaps you’ve heard the stories of power washing, sanding, staining, applications...
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Summer Undertones for Your Walls

Summer Undertones Make summer last a little longer – use light and refreshing paint colors in your home. With a soft touch this palette has a delicate feel perfect for creating a calming atmosphere. Discover the ultimate sanctuary within your home with these yellow, blue and pink tinted whites. For a modern feel in your...
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Color Drenching

    What is color drenching? You’ve probably seen this on-trend take on color in your favorite lifestyle magazine or online — you know, room settings that stopped you in your scroll and made you look twice. Captivating rooms that are “drenched” in just one color: walls, ceiling, trim, mouldings, doors and sometimes even floors,...
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Element-Guard

Element Guard by Benjamin Moore

Element Guard® It seems like this summer has been wetter than usual — planning outdoor paint jobs can be challenging, especially when at the mercy of the weather. Element Guard offers early rain resistance, allowing you to apply it up to 60 minutes before rainfall. Additionally, with a low-temperature application threshold of 35°F, this paint...
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Friday Finds: Front Door Design

  The front door of your home is like the cover on a book, the wrapping on a present, or the icing on a cake – it’s a preview of what’s to come. Your front door assures you that you’ve arrived safely home. It warmly greets your guests and welcomes them in. With so much...
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