Good caulk will help you save energy, avoid moisture damage and prevent pest problems. The best caulk for the job depends on the situation. If you didn’t get it right the first time around, there are ways to improve and fix caulk failure. There are three types of caulk failure: adhesive, cohesive, and substrate. Simply put, the bond...
[youtube=http://youtu.be/Gfr7D4Y3wGM] Painting with proper proportions of color. Paint color can transform and revitalize your home. Color expert Kate Smith from Sensational Color realizes this and uses color to engage and create welcoming home environments. One way to do this is with proper proportions of different hues and shades of color. Kate advises on how much color to use when...
Paints from Hirshfield’s Hirshfield’s offers homeowners and decorating professionals the widest selection of paint products available anywhere in Minnesota. When it comes to paint, no one has more color possibilities than Hirshfield’s. Choose from more than 5,020 paint colors from the brands you can trust. Our paint specialists can help you find that perfect color...
Benefits of sampling paint colors on test boards. Paint color can transform and revitalize your home. Color expert Kate Smith from Sensational Color realizes this and uses color to engage and create welcoming home environments. Kate advises sampling your paint first to ensure the color creates the desired effect. Rather than painting directly on the wall,...
Wood pallet project ideas embrace the inner do-it-yourselfer. They range on any level of expertise and the ideas never run out. From chic and elegant to country rustic, wooden pallets accentuate decorations and room color. These often discarded pieces can easily be attained. As they say, one person’s trash is another person’s treasure!
Where did the time go? This is the last weekend for the Bachman’s Spring Ideas House! Remember you need a ticket to go through the house. Your $5 ticket includes a coupon good for $5 off a Bachman’s purchase, with 20% of ticket proceeds benefiting Art in Bloom, the principal fundraiser of the Friends of...
Benjamin Moore Color Chats did a great blog post on the ombré trend I thought I’d share with you. Ombré is a paint application that makes anyone look like a master painter. Use the paint colors on a color strip or mix your own secret formulas and you’ll end up with a one-of-a-kind wall or...
Carolina Raffia on the walls Alston Trellis Donegal Bastille Sulu Thibaut’s limited edition collection, Monterey, offers a variety of fresh patterns with a bohemian vibe. Strong yet comfortable colors ranging from vibrant coral to peacock-blue round out this unique wallpaper and fabric collection. Versatile patterns flexibly coordinate to create a collection that has a hip...
Back in 2011 I came across this honeysuckle, polka dot house on Anna Maria Island in Florida. Honeysuckle was the 2011 Pantone Color of the Year and the house was covered in polka dots. You couldn’t help but smile when you saw it. From the upkeep of their yard and house it was obvious the...
Cottage Paint is quick and easy – no stripping, sanding or primer needed! Cottage Paint adheres tenaciously to reclaimed, recycled or refurbished furniture pieces and dries to a matte finish. Achieve the “old world” look of French country finishes, the laid back charm of a beach cottage, or an English country cottage, with these amazing new paint...
