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marsha
gray paint colors

Choosing Colors: Going From Beige to Greige

I love to decorate my home and it never ceases to amaze me how much color can transform a room – from paint to accessories. For years (seriously, I think for a whole decade), my house was draped in paint from Hirshfield’s with names like Tobacco Road, Accessible Beige and Golden Thread.
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bee hives

Hirshfield’s Hives 2015

Friday Finds: Update on Bud’s Bees Last Spring, Bud and Hans Hirshfield teamed up with the University of Minnesota’s Bee Lab and introduced two honeybee colonies to the environs just outside of downtown Minneapolis. Hive #1 flourished throughout the summer, but Hive #2 lagged behind and towards the end of the summer the U of MN...
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Painting brick

How do You Paint Brick?

Painting brick isn't for everybody. But if you don't like the color or texture of your brick, here are some tips on the brick painting process.
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Whitewashing brick

When to Paint on Brick

Brick is a beautiful thing – unless you dislike the color of it. Here's how to decide whether or not to paint your brick interior or exterior.
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Primed walls

Do I Need to Use Primer?

With so many combination Paint & Primer formulas, do you even need to use primer? The answer is, it depends.
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Can of Natura Paint

Breathing Easy With Zero VOC Paint

Choosing a No VOC paint used to mean sacrificing quality. This is no longer true! Learn more.
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Wooster Paint Brush

New Paints Need New Brushes

How to choose the right brushes and roller covers for no VOC or Low VOC paints.
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She Shed

Backyard Bungalows: Designer Sheds and Outbuildings

Backyard sheds are becoming a trend for suburbanites and urbanites alike. Learn more about bar sheds and she sheds.
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Granny Flats

What’s the Deal with Granny Flats?

"Granny Flats" (a separate but connected residence) are great solutions for people whose aging parents need care and want to be near their children. Learn more.
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