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When is it Too Hot to Paint Outside?

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 exterior of your home? The ideal temperature...
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Williamsburg Colors by Benjamin Moore

Historic, Contemporary, Versatile Colors from Benjamin Moore When you’re painting your home, oftentimes you want to stick with classic colors that have staying power and won’t go out of style any time soon. Benjamin Moore’s Williamsburg Color Collection, features 144 authentic colors of Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia—American classic meets today’s style. These colors are based on...
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Condensation: Should you Keep your Shades Open in Winter?

To Open or Not to Open? That is the Question. Originally published on February 9, 2021 When Arctic air descends upon Minnesota—or, even worse, a polar vortex—it’s all you can do to stay warm when you venture outdoors. It can be hard on your furnace to keep your house comfortable indoors, too. You want to...
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Make Your Rental House Feel Like Home

There are lots of benefits to renting an apartment, condo or  house – fewer responsibilities when it comes to maintenance and upkeep, the ability to pick up and move when you’re ready, and for most people, it just makes more sense financially. But there are also some draw-backs. When you’re renting, you don’t always have...
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FRONT DOOR: Aegean Teal 2136-40, Aura® Grand Entrance®, Satin WALLS: Gray Cashmere 2138-60, Aura®, Eggshell TRIM: Atrium White OC-145, Aura, Semi-Gloss.

Friday Finds: Front Door Design

Summer is upon us, which means warm weather and superb days are ahead! While taking in the beauty of the summer season, take a moment to reflect on your front door. The front door of your home is like the cover on a book, the wrapping on a present, or the icing on a cake...
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Remove Peeling Stain From a Wood Deck

How to remove peeling finish from your deck with these DIY tips. Even the best deck stain will flake away eventually. The best way to deal with a peeling deck is to remove the offending paint or stain and begin from scratch. You’ll need to remove the damage, sand the surface, recondition, and then restain....
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Wallpaper Solutions for Your Home

Fabric-Backed Vinyl Wallpaper Fabric backed vinyl wallpaper offers you durability and style —  with designs ranging from traditional to contemporary. This wallpaper has durable fabric backing and a vinyl surface, which makes it almost invincible. They’re a superhero against dings, scratching, stains and standard wear and tear without being damaged. The benefits of fabric-backed vinyl...
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Summer Window Treatment Tips

Window Treatment Tips for Summer Summer is upon us and utility bills are rising simultaneously with the hotter temperatures. As much as 50 percent of heating and cooling can be lost through the windows in a home. There are window treatments that will help keep some of the hot sun and damaging UV rays out of...
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Casement Window

Window Treatment Solutions for Casement Windows

Window treatments for casement windows. A casement window is a window that is attached to its frame by one or more hinges. Casement windows are hinged at the side and are opened with a crank, which is placed around hand height or at the bottom and serves as a window lock. This important aspect is vital to keep in mind when...
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Hirshfield's color of the month

June Color of the Month: Odyssey Lilac 1218

If you think you would never use lilac in your home, this is the color that could change your mind.  Its understated sophistication is perfect for making a quiet statement or adding a touch of color to a neutral scheme. Accent with warm woods, pottery, and items in matte silver, bronze, or burnished copper. Odyssey...
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