Deck Cleaning and Staining for Spring Spring is here, which means it’s time to clean the decks in Minnesota – literally. “We have a lot of people wanting to freshen them up,” says Nate Sockness, manager of Hirshfield’s Woodbury location, “Historically, hosting a high school graduation motivates people to get their decks cleaned, stained and...Read More

 The start of a new school year is the perfect opportunity to refresh your scholar’s bedroom, study area or playroom. Here are a few easy ideas when decorating with primary colors — this palette reveals exciting combinations sure to please the pickiest children of any age. Use a base of Barely White for a grown-up...Read More

  Hey Fixer Upper fans— Magnolia Home Paint is now available at Hirshfield’s retail stores in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. We are so excited! Now you won’t have to worry about how many sample pots you can fit into your carry-on after your pilgrimage to Waco. The paint palette of 150 colors...Read More

America’s favorite paint company introduces 75 new colors and first-ever soft touch matte finish. Earlier this spring Benjamin Moore launched CENTURY, a new line of pre-mixed, small batch, ultra-premium paint in a “soft-touch matte” finish. The palette consists of 75 brand new colors, ranging from mid-tone to dark shades, intended to enrich the color collection...Read More

When temperatures reach the 80’s or higher, you might not even be tempted to leave the air-conditioned confines of your home or workplace, let alone work on house projects outside. But these high temps beg a pretty common question — how hot is too hot for painting? The ideal temperature depends on what type of...Read More

  Sonhas Rosa! An old Portuguese phrase for what we are all doing – dreaming in PINK! It’s no secret, pink is having a moment. Whether you’re wearing it or drinking it (hello rose), it has come to be the defining color of the millennials, so much so that is referred to by many as “millennial...Read More

Painting the exterior of your home doesn’t happen often, so when you’re deciding on a color, you have to be 100% confident that this color will be timeless, elegant, and beautiful. At Hirshfield’s, we carry countless exterior paint colors to choose from, giving you the freedom to explore to find the exact color you are...Read More

The return of warm weather means it’s time to get outside in Minnesota! Spring is the perfect time to open up your windows and revamp your front porch so you can enjoy the outdoors for the months to come.  But time is wasting, so here are some decor tips  for a quick and easy front porch...Read More

Urban Farmhouse Each year the Bachman’s Spring Ideas House marks the end of winter and welcomes  a season of warmer weather and beautiful spring colors. The theme for the 2017 Spring Ideas House is Urban Farmhouse. This transformation from season to season takes place in the historic Bachman family home on Lyndale Avenue. Truly an urban farmhouse. A neutral background...Read More