Feeling inspired to paint a room or the exterior of your home? Do it! Adding color to your home is the single best way to make the most dramatic effect, and is also the most affordable! But, as anxious as you might be to dash to your nearest paint store, select a color off the sample swatches, then dive straight into your project, don’t do it. You can save yourself a lot of time, labor and investment by just planning ahead a little. And, if you hire a painting contractor to do the work, this planning could really save you some money!
- Test It ~ Holding a little 2” x 2” paper sample up against the wall does not give you the visual impact the color will make, nor show you the subtle undertones (ever seen a taupe that looked pinkish?). Most paint companies are now offering 2 oz. Read More …
by Kathy on April 16, 2012
The rain has passed, and sunshine is out in full force! Spring is a perfect time of year to take inventory of your home’s condition, on both the interior and exterior. The cold winter months tend to leave us cuddled by the fireplace, rather than earnestly keeping up with household chores. So, take that new-found energy of spring, and do a little home maintenance!
- Furnace Filters ~ Though filters should be checked more than once per year, it helps to use spring as a reminder for this Read More …