Category: Home Improvement

All paints have an odor while they cure and some take longer to cure than others. Some people are more sensitive to paint fumes and outgassing while paint dries. In California, most paints have a lower VOC (by law), than the rest of the country….

Wood fences and decks require a lot of maintenance. But not many are aware of what is involved to successfully restore them back to their original condition. In this article, we’ll learn the steps for restoring wood deck and fence surfaces by painting or staining….

Topics to discuss with your painting contractor before you hire. And what to look for Before, During and After the job is completed. Check the contractor’s reputation and references. Be sure the contractor is licensed and insured. Agree in writing, on price and responsibilities before…

Home renovation shouldn’t be expensive and should only involve updating an old design.  It can be done with a small budget, and you’ll end up enjoying the results. Interior design renovation ideas must fit your style and personality as well as your needs. Read below…

When you have to renovate kitchen cabinets or upgrade them, one of the significant decisions you need to make is choosing painted vs stained cabinets. The two are the ways on how to make old wood cabinets look new. While either of the two will…

Painting a room can be very tiring and exhausting, especially if you aren’t skilled to do it. Giving your room a new coat done by you is a fulfilling experience. Do you have any idea how to start painting a room? This article will guide…

At first thought, professional painting is more expensive than doing it by yourself. This is why people try to engage in DIY home painting. But DIY home painting is not a task as easy as you think it is, not for everyone to say the…

You might have leftover paint or unused cans of paint in your utility cabinet. And you are probably wondering if you can still use it. How long is paint good for? How long does stored paint last? Those stored paint must not be put to…

Do you have plans to beautify your room? Then you must keep yourself from inhaling paint fumes. Once you start painting, the fumes of the paint will begin to mix with the air you breathe in. So, you should know how to ventilate a room…

Most popcorn ceilings are considered a thing of the past. They were a known technique in the 1960s and 1970s to hide imperfections on their ceilings and reduce noise pollution. But they have fallen out of favor with homeowners for health concerns and many other…