A wooden picnic table makes a great addition to any garden. Not to mention, an incredibly cost-effective alternative to more expensive garden furniture. Brilliant for making the most of the warmer months of the year, a good picnic table can go on serving you and your family proudly for decades on end. Unfortunately, far too […]
Category: Painting Basics
Enhance Any Room with a Lick of Paint
Looking to spruce up your interiors but don’t have a huge amount of time and money to spare? Trust us when we say a can or two of paint is all you need! Well, aside from the obvious brushes and basic accessories, but still…you get the idea! Around the entire home, there are literally thousands […]
Four Painting Shortcuts That Aren’t Worth Taking
Most people would probably agree with the notion that laying a strong and reliable foundation is important. Whatever it is you intend to do, laying the groundwork can and will have a significant impact on the final result. Which is why it always comes as something as a surprise to learn just how many DIY […]
Buying Paint and Painting Supplies Online: Worth a Shot?
For occasional hobbyists and dedicated DIY-types alike, picking up supplies online has become something of a new standard. The same also goes for those on the commercial side of the spectrum, for whom picking up paint and painting supplies online has the potential to be hugely beneficial. The thing is though, broach the subject with […]
Using Painters Tape Properly
If you were to be handed a roll of painters tape, chances are you’d be pretty confident putting it to use. By contrast, if you were accused of having no idea how to use painters tape properly, you might be somewhat offended. Well, here’s the thing – chances are, you’re not actually using it right […]
Common House Paints and Products Explained
If you’ve ever set out to buy paint for your home with no specific product in mind, you’ll know how confusing it can be. You rock up to the hardware store, hit the paint aisle and find yourself staring at (literally) thousands of different products from dozens of manufacturers. Each looking fantastic on the can […]
How to Paint Your Kitchen Like a Pro
The average family kitchen is subject to more use and abuse than just about any other living space imaginable. Extreme temperatures, humidity, spills, splashes and the daily attacks of hungry kids (and adults!) can really take a toll. Which is precisely why even the most immaculate kitchen can quickly become unsightly. Or if not unsightly, […]
Paint Over Wallpaper? Science Says No!
The hotly debated subject of painting over wallpaper (or not, as the case may be) is one we’ve touched upon on numerous occasions. Nevertheless, it still represents one of the most commonly asked questions among customers we encounter on a daily basis. It’s no secret that stripping wallpaper is the kind of job pretty much […]
Making Your Next Paint Job a Little Greener
It’s no secret that more homeowners in the United States than ever before are taking an active interest in everyday environmental issues. We recycle, we avoid waste and we generally consider our actions far more carefully than previous generations. So it’s hardly surprising that here at Homm CPS, we’re often approached with questions regarding environmentally […]
Interior Design and Décor Resolutions for 2018
Another year, another long list of resolutions that are typically broken by January 18th. Let’s be honest – good intentions aren’t quite the same as actually following through with them! The thing is though, get it right with your resolutions this year and they can actually be pretty enjoyable to keep. Not all of them, […]
