Patios, driveways, walkways and more can become a source of drama and elegance with decorative concrete coatings. By Diane Franklin In 2020, homeowners have a heightened interest in expanding their outdoor living spaces. With decorative concrete coatings, they can achieve this aesthetically pleasing goal. Using these specialty coatings can add color and pizzazz to otherwise [...]

You don’t have to be a professional faux finisher to create a decorative painted effect. By Diane Franklin Done well, a faux-finished effect adds drama, elegance, fun and/or whimsy to your walls and other painted surfaces. Done poorly, a faux-finished effect will have you running for a can of paint and paint roller for a [...]

Have you overlooked some exterior areas of your home that need attention? By Tammy Adamson-McMullen Summertime, naturally, is the biggest exterior painting season of the year. As you touch up around your home—or maybe completely repaint it—you may find that you’ve overlooked a few areas that need attention. Here’s a checklist to make sure you [...]

Paint and decorate like the pros by using the same quality tools they do to save time and money. By Diane Franklin When undertaking a paint or decorating project, homeowners achieve the best results by using the best tools. You can tell which are the best tools by checking out what the pros are using. [...]

Despite what you’ve seen on TV, white isn’t your only choice for a home office color. By Tammy Adamson-McMullen We’ve all seen a lot of home offices lately, from those of TV anchors and late-night comics to friends and co-workers on Zoom, Skype and similar applications. You may have noticed that most of these home [...]

Decks need more coatings protection that just about any other home surface. By Tammy Adamson-McMullen There are few home surfaces that get more wear and tear than decks. They not only get more than their fair share of foot traffic, especially at this time of year, but also can be damaged by dragging chairs, spillage [...]

Send your home back to a simpler time by incorporating vintage décor into your surroundings. By Diane Franklin Today, perhaps more than ever, many homeowners are feeling nostalgic for the days of yore. Incorporating vintage décor into your home is a way to indulge that desire to step back in time. If you’re inexperienced with [...]

Use the 3 Rs to become a more resourceful decorator while also saving money. By Diane Franklin Thinking of tossing an old table into the bin? Ready to donate the crib your toddler has outgrown to the Goodwill? Planning on tearing out old cabinets and countertops and replacing them with new? Before you do any [...]

If your brushes and rollers weren’t cleaned properly the last time you painted, try these methods for rescuing them … By Tammy Adamson-McMullen As the weather warms up, many of us are heading outside to paint. As you gather up supplies, you may find paint-caked brushes and rollers that you intended to clean after another [...]