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What Can’t Paint do these Days?

You know about “green” paint. Not the color, the environmentally friendly formula. These paints are too, according to the manufacture, but there is much more. These paints contain properties that you may not have expected from house paint. You have probably seen all those cool textured paints and glazes that create different finishes. Even spray paint has come a long way, from stone or metallic finishes to formulas that actually work on plastic. Still, there are some things paint can do that are truly amazing. Besides beautifying and adding color, light, or dimension to a space, you can now use … Continue reading →

The Writing on the Walls

We are in the midst of a massive remodel job in what was once our breezeway (which doubled as an orange playroom) and garage (which housed mostly junk – not a car). When complete it will be one big area, housing a beautiful new playroom and a den, separated by a half wall, complete with a twelve-foot ceiling and a ton of windows letting the natural light flood the room. The nights leading up to the scheduled demolition of the old rooms we all grabbed markers, crayons and pencils and went out to have some fun in our underwear. We … Continue reading →

Home: Week in Review June 25 – July 1

I hope you all had a great week. Here’s what was covered this week in the Home Blog: What are You doing for Fourth of July? How will you and your family celebrate Independence Day? Do you take time to remember why the day is special? Maybe you display your flag and show your spirit with red, white, and blue apparel. Celebrations consist of many different events from attending parades, carnivals, and fireworks displays, to camp outs, picnics, and parties. [read more] How about Some Dual Purpose Furniture for Outdoor Living Spaces? I love home and garden centers and home … Continue reading →

Prepping and Painting Stained or Damaged Surfaces

A leak? Oh, no! What a mess. After you get the resultant dampness out of the way, treat to prevent mold, and repair the area where the leak occurred, you’re probably going to need to repaint. If you’ve replaced wood, drywall, or other surface materials, you can prep as usual and get down to business. In other situations, say you’ve replaced the outer materials and the insulation, but the inside materials are still useable (and have been thoroughly cleaned and dried) you may need to do a little extra prep work before pulling out the paint brush. First, make absolutely … Continue reading →