Archive for the 'Painting & Stenciling' Category

Choosing The Right Paint Sprayers For The Job

Wednesday, November 1st, 2006

Paint sprayers make the job easier and faster!

Pity our pioneer forefathers, who had to paint barns and houses the labor-intensive old-fashioned way. Nowadays we have paint sprayers to do the big jobs for us. Paint sprayers make painting a large surface much easier and faster than with a brush or even a roller. What’s more, paint sprayers are less tiring and actually do a better job than brushes, giving a smoother finish than you could get doing it by hand. (more…)

Since When Is Green A Neutral Color? - Home Decor And The Environment

Sunday, October 15th, 2006

Surely some of you are wondering how on earth green goes with any color scheme and the finicky among you are just cringing at the thought of bright green décor in your well appointed living rooms. Read on…

For those not familiar with the term “green” it refers to a natural, organic, eco-friendly item or product. Hence, the subject of, at least, the first part of this article is how earth friendly décor has a moral and aesthetic place in any room of our home! (more…)

Color Terms You Need To Know When Decorating

Sunday, October 15th, 2006

Color is the key to successful decorating. You can have the most expensive furnishings you can find, but without the right color scheme, they mean nothing. Color can work magic in a room by taking disparate furnishings and uniting them with color.

Adding color to a room is quite inexpensive. A new color of paint and fabrics can totally change a room. (more…)

Decorating With Color

Monday, October 9th, 2006

Nothing adds as much to a room as paint does. There isn’t a design element out there that gives you as much value and return on investment as a simple can of paint. The first step in decorating any space should be painting. Your room can go from blank canvas to evoked emotion in the few hours it takes to paint the walls. And that is before you even bring the furniture in. (more…)

Adirondack Chairs: Painted Or Not?

Tuesday, September 26th, 2006

Some of you may shudder at the idea of painting premium Adirondack chairs—be they made from pine or teak. However, while it is possible to use beautiful Adirondack chairs both inside and outdoors, most people like their chairs out on the patio or deck. Therefore, like any exterior furniture, most Adirondack chairs are exposed to the elements. (more…)

Guide To Painting Kitchen Cabinet

Saturday, September 23rd, 2006

One of the quickest and most economical ways to give a tired kitchen a make over is to paint your kitchen cabinets. Applying a coat of light paint to dark wood will not only brighten up a dingy kitchen, it will also give the illusion of more space. It doesn’t matter if your cabinets are wood or veneer, with the proper preparation both surfaces can benefit from the application of good quality paint. (more…)

Colour Schemes For Your House

Friday, September 15th, 2006

Painting Tips

A house is made to look more beautiful, spacious, attractive if one has the best colour scheme and furnish done. Proper colours at the proper place helps in overcoming all the bad effects in the house. Well, choosing a proper colour and wearing it over at the accurate place is not every persons cup of tea. (more…)

Choosing The Right Siding For Your Home

Sunday, August 27th, 2006

There once was a time when homeowners would adventure outside, every two to three years, and repaint the exterior of their home. Time after time they were noticing that the new paint just wasn’t lasting as long as they had hoped for. What could save these poor homeowners time and hard earned money? (more…)

Painting A Room - Home Improvement 101

Sunday, August 27th, 2006

Weekend? It’s time to look around the house and see what projects need to be done. Home improvement is a great way to spend a weekend, to practice your handyperson skills, to spruce up your home, and even to add some extra value to your property! (more…)

Exterior Painting Planning & Tips

Saturday, August 26th, 2006

So, it’s time to paint the exterior of your house. This, of course, is one of the many expensive pains to owning a home and one that homeowners have to endure every 6-8 years, depending on your house and siding. (more…)