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One evening as you’re walking your dog, you notice just how drab your brick house looks. The earthy tones make it blend in with the landscaping and with all the other houses on the block. You decide then and there that you want to paint the brick and give your home a more modern look. But there’s a particular way you need to approach painting brick. Here’s how you make sure that it’s done correctly.

The walls feel like they’re closing in around you, and you feel you barely have room to breathe. No, you’re not in a nightmare—you’re in a small room in your house. Being in this room may not actually be this dramatic, but small spaces can be unpleasant if not handled properly. From tiny half bathrooms to small guest rooms, you may not have the option of doing serious home renovations. Here are some tips for expanding small rooms without changing the square footage.

Not many people would stop to think about how the color that they’re going to paint their bedroom, living room, or office is going to affect their mood. But truthfully, it’s one of the first factors you should consider if you’re not sure what color you want to go with, but you have a good idea of how you want the space to feel. Color psychology is a great starting line to explore the mood and emotion aspects of redecorating your home. Read on to learn how the color of paint that you choose could make or break your project results.

One year ago this month, the world was put under lockdown and told to stay at home to slow the spread of a deadly virus. Even though things aren’t completely “back to normal” in 2021 so far, it’s a great time to have a fresh start in the place where you spend most of your time. You deserve to look forward to being at home, so here are some interior paint trends to watch out for as you revitalize your interior spaces.

Most people who are looking to paint the interior of their home spend the most time considering what color they’re going to choose. It’s not until they’re asked what type of gloss they’re getting by the painting store attendant that they consider that factor as well. Choosing the gloss, also known as the sheen, of your paint is incredibly important, because it will affect the overall look of the room as well as whether the walls are easy to clean or not. Read on to learn about the different sheens of paint and three factors that you should think about before choosing the gloss.

If your kitchen looks like it’s straight out of a 1970s catalogue or is made from boring and cheap building-grade materials, it’s time for an update! If you want to modernize the space and inject your personality into it to make it feel like the heart of your home, but you’re on a budget, then cabinet painting is the best option for you. There’s no need to rip down walls and buy all new cabinets when you can simply refinish them and make them look completely different. Read on for four ways to update your kitchen on a budget.

Are you on the market to hire a professional painter, but don’t know what to look for in a trustworthy and reliable contractor? It’s important that you achieve your ideal results the first time around so you don’t have to waste your time or money going through this process again. Read on for four questions you should ask your painting contractor to make sure that you hire somebody who’s reputable and skilled.

Is your home going on the market soon? You’ll want to make all of the small repairs and improvements in order to make it appealing and get your asking price. One of the easiest ways to do this is to paint certain rooms or the exterior. If you’re looking into selling your house, read below to find out what rooms you should invest in painting to get it sold faster.

If your house doesn’t truly feel like a home yet despite the fact that you’ve lived there for awhile, then it’s time to inject a little bit of your personality into it to make it your own. One great way to do this is with accent walls. Instead of leaving all of the walls one boring, neutral color, you can break the room up a little bit and enhance the environment by painting one of the walls a different color or design. Read on to learn about how accent walls can help you change the feeling of the inside of your home.