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Articles in Painters
Total number of blog post(s): 50
JAN
3

How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets

Kitchen cabinets see a lot of wear, tear, and sticky hands over the years, and those nicked or scuffed wood-laminate relics of the ‘80s can significantly date an interior. But remodeling is expensive, and after all that holiday shopping, a major home update doesn’t likely ...
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OCT
16

Tips for Dramatic Paint Color Changes

Many years ago, when we were saving for a down payment on our first home, my husband and I moved from our chic midtown apartment and into a dreary (though much cheaper) mid-sixties, tri-level rental house. The walls on the main floor had been painted gaudy shades of ...
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OCT
13

Spotlight on Home Works Painting and Paint-It-Forward

Painting is one of those home improvement tasks that always sounds much simpler than it actually is. I’ve finally learned to defer to the pros, but I have suckered myself into many a painting job over the years. “You’ll be done in a weekend,” I always tell myself, “And just ...
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OCT
4

Water-Based Paint Vs. Oil-Based Paint

For many homeowners, painting is the remodeling project of choice. After all, a fresh coat of paint is relatively inexpensive and can transform the look and feel of a room in the space of a weekend. However, while we tend to spend a considerable amount of ...
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SEP
25

Decorative Paint Ideas for Every Room in Your Home

Painting is often the easiest and most cost-effective method of updating your home’s interior. However, just slapping a new paint shade on your walls is a well-worn decorating trick. If you want to do something completely new and exciting, consider incorporating decorative paint ...
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SEP
11

How to Prevent Pollution at Home

When it comes to going green, energy efficiency is the buzzword du jour. And energy efficiency is important! It saves you money, it lowers your carbon footprint, and it’s the right thing to do for the health of the environment. But when you’re taking care of routine ...
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JUN
7

Infographic on the Top Paint Color Trends for Modern Interiors

Depending on how many magazines you read (my coffee table is on the verge of buckling under the weight of my Better Homes and Gardens collection), there seems to be a constant buzz around the new “it” color for every one of your interests: interior design, clothing, ...
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MAR
31

Your Comprehensive Guide to Eco-Friendly Painting

Whether you want to do your part to preserve the environment or you’re a parent looking to reduce the number of chemicals in your home, you might be thinking twice about purchasing just any old paint at the hardware store. Thankfully, if maintaining healthy indoor air quality is ...
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MAR
28

6 Painting Hacks with Tape

This article was crafted with the help of Chris Camp of The Painting Company. If you’re like most people planning a painting project, the way you use painter’s tape is probably the last thing on your mind. After all, it’s just tape—right? Believe it or not, painting with tape ...
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MAR
22

6 Easy Seasonal Decoration Swaps

Spring has sprung, and that means that your home’s décor may need some updating. But don’t worry—you don’t have to do an entire makeover to transition your space from season to season. Try using some of these transitional decorating ideas to take your décor into the ...
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