As we move into the final stretch of winter, everyone is concerned about staying healthy. One sneeze could be the difference between enjoying the first months of the New Year or being confined to your bed with a nasty bug. But beyond soap, hand sanitizer and disinfectant spray there are other things you can do...Read More

You’ve spent time staring at paint chips, trying to choose just the right shade for your project. Now that you’ve picked your paint – you’re ready to get started! But have you taped the room yet to protect woodwork, carpet and your windows? Properly taping a room can really make a difference in how your...Read More

Whether you are a first-time painter or expert DIYer, the professionals at Hirshfield’s want to make sure your next home improvement project is a successful one! Bring us your questions because we want to help! We recently received a nice email from a customer who had a wonderful experience at the Hirshfield’s in Apple Valley...Read More

Before you take the time to create a new space in your home using paint – you want to take the time to prep the room the right way. This includes taping before you paint. Bob from 3M is an expert on tape and in this series of videos he’ll show us how to successfully...Read More

Hirshfield’s very own “Mad Men” Bud Lindgren, Ken Heidelberg, and Bud Hirshfield As with many businesses in the housing industry this was a challenging year. Challenging or not, we still have a lot to be thankful for with good health, family, and friends. We want to thank our customers for their continued loyalty, the vendors...Read More

We love looking at amazing rooms for children for inspiration. We’ve featured bedrooms for young baseball fans, Harry Potter wizards-to-be, rooms fit for princesses and some adorable nurseries. The post about nurseries was inspired by my quest to create a nursery in my home that would be appropriate for a boy or girl. My husband...Read More

My favorite part of a new year is the blank slate that lies ahead. You can look at a brand new calendar and schedule vacations. You can promise yourself that this is the year you’ll take better care of yourself. Maybe you want to reconnect with family. But have you thought about making some resolutions...Read More

Decorating for the holidays can be steeped in tradition – or take on a modern flair. And: you can mix the two styles. Look for contemporary finishes like metallics or mirrored accents. Group “like” items together for a modern look – like this mantle filled with glass candle holders and vases. This post from the...Read More

Deck the halls, trim the tree, stuff the stockings, and don’t forget to sing a little “FaLaLaLaLa” – Christmas is almost here! As you adorn your home with holiday cheer, you probably don’t have much time to stop and think about why your color scheme has suddenly become dominated by reds and greens – but...Read More

    “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder” spells out the meaning of “ugly colors”. There is a place for every color in today’s broad marketplace. I once was told that there are no ugly colors, just ugly combinations and therein lies the truth. Usually an ugly color is identified by someone that...Read More