When you go to a home improvement store to have paint mixed for your interior painting project, they will ask you what sheen, or finish, you want as the base. You’ve likely heard the terms before: eggshell, gloss, matte, etc. But what do they all mean, and how do you know what kind you need …
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If you’re getting ready to paint a room in your home, one of the first things you should do is look around and see if you have any stress cracks in your drywall. If you do, there is not necessarily anything to worry about. Cracks can result from several things, and most of them are …
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Choosing your home’s color scheme is a fun project that allows you to showcase your unique personality and your creative side. However, it can still be a bit stressful if you’re not great at choosing colors that convey the mood you wish to create in your home. You have to be careful not to choose …
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Many homes have sturdy, quality kitchen cabinets that serve their purpose but look dated or have scratches and dings that make them look worn out and unattractive. If you want to give your kitchen a makeover, but don’t have the budget for a full remodel, you may want to consider updating your cabinets. Before you …
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What do you think is the most dramatic change you can make in a room? New accessories, carpet, and even furniture can certainly change your aesthetic, but nothing can transform the entire mood and feel of a room like a new coat of paint. In fact, a complete change of color scheme on the walls …
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You might have heard that you should never paint a room black because it will make it feel boxy and small. You might also have heard that painting a room white will make it feel open and spacious. While both statements are founded in real, psychological observations, there’s a lot more flexibility to them than …
Renovating your home’s kitchen is an exciting way to breathe new life into the space. Considering the amount of time the average person spends in their kitchen, it’s important to be happy with the space. Additionally, updating your kitchen can go a long way toward increasing the resale value. As you determine what changes should …
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It’s one thing to move into a home with a paint job you dislike and decide you want to give it a fresh coat to really transform the space. It’s another to find yourself facing a home covered in decade’s old wallpaper you’d rather live without. Removing wallpaper isn’t a fun process, and it might …
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Accent walls are one of the most misunderstood tools of interior design. Plainly put, an accent wall is a wall in your home that is painted a different color than the rest of the room; whether that difference is subtle or dramatic varies largely from owner to owner. Accent walls have been largely considered by …
If your walls are ready for a facelift of fresh paint, it’s likely they also have a bit of drywall damage. Depending on the size of the damage, you might be tempted to ignore it, paint over it, or perhaps hang a painting in just the right spot. It’s important to understand that, in addition …
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