The first weeks of the winter months might not seem like the right time to be discussing exterior home painting. A job traditionally associated with the spring and summer months, most instinctively put and a project on hold when the weather turns cool. But there’s actually plenty of scope for tackling a wide variety of […]
Andres Matheu
Don’t Do This When Painting an Accent Wall
Technically speaking, painting an accent wall is just about the easiest way of revamping the aesthetic of an entire living room. There’s no easier way of creating a major feature or focus point – nor is it possible to spruce up your interiors for cheaper. You simply grab some paint in an attractive color, prep […]
Painting Interior Doors: A Quick and Easy Home Makeover
Get it right and painting your interior doors can be one of the quickest, easiest and most satisfying weekend home improvement projects. We say ‘get it right’ because it’s exactly the kind of job that can be as straightforward or complicated as you allow it to be. There’s not actually a great deal of surface […]
Five Tips to Avoid Choosing the Wrong Interior Paint
First things first – choosing the wrong color for any room of the home really isn’t a huge deal. Even if you are completely dissatisfied with the result after painting your interiors, you can always start again from scratch. That’s basically the beauty of painting over other types of wall coverings – do-overs are always […]
Can You Paint Cabinets Without Sanding?
One of the simplest (and dare we say most enjoyable?) of all spring/summer home improvement projects is painting cabinets. More specifically, sprucing up your kitchen cabinets can radically transform the look and feel of your entire kitchen, without having to spend a fortune on major renovations. Particularly at this time of year, it’s the kind […]
How to Pick the Perfect Paint for Your Living Room
First things first – the title to this post alone is likely to prove highly divisive. This is because there is technically no such thing as the ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ paint for any room of the home. What one person considers perfect someone else could label downright hideous. Beauty is in the eye of the […]
Have Fun Breaking the Rules When Painting Kids’ Bedrooms
Everybody knows that there are certain unwritten ‘rules’ to follow when painting interior spaces. Most of which are commonsense in nature, and are therefore followed instinctively when performing home improvements. Sophistication, timelessness, curb appeal, longevity – all priorities when painting most rooms of the home. Not to mention, doing everything you can to ensure the […]
Choosing the Right Color For Your New Baby’s Nursery
As we’ve said on countless occasions, there’s technically no such thing as the ‘right’ color for any room. A statement which admittedly contradicts the title of this post, but true nonetheless. Achieving a flawless finish when painting interior spaces means deciding what works for you. It also means thinking about what works for the rest […]
Does it Pay to Paint Your New Home Before You Move in?
One of the most appealing aspects of moving into a new home is the thought of gradually making the place your own. When inspecting potential properties to purchase, you see the place as a blank canvas that’s prime for a makeover. Understandably, one of the most obvious and immediate jobs to take care of is […]
What Is the Best Way To Remove Exterior Paint From Your Home?
You’d be forgiven for thinking that the best way to remove exterior paint would be the easiest method available. If there’s a fast and simple way to get the exterior paint off your property, surely that’s the best way to do it…right? Perhaps, but there is far more to removing exterior paint than simply doing so as fast as you possibly […]
