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Decorating Mudrooms is one of the most utilitarian spaces that can be in your home. They hold coats, boots, sports equipment, shoes, dog food, and the list could go on and on. The space needs to accommodate all sorts of items, often in a small footprint. But just because the…

As professional painters we are often asked about the chemicals in paints often referred to as VOCs. These VOCs are Volatile Organic Compounds and are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids. Common products that contain these VOCs include: paints, paint strippers, wood preservatives, aerosol sprays, cleaning products, and…

Congratulations, you found the home of your dreams! You must be elated... and a bit overwhelmed. In fact, even before the papers are signed and moving boxes have been filled, you probably have a million items on your “wish list” of things to tackle in your new home. From updating…

  The New England region has some stunningly beautiful older homes dating as far back as pre-colonial times. The architectural features, spacious rooms and old era charm is one-of-a-kind and won’t be found in the newer construction that we have seen in the last hundred years. So how do homeowners…

  Deciding on a color palette for the exterior of your home can be challenging. There are multiple factors to consider including taking into account: the landscaping, surrounding materials, architecture, and style of the neighborhood. Unlike selecting interior colors, which is mainly based upon the homeowner’s personal tastes, exterior hues…

We have all heard the advice not to paint a smaller room a dark color. The reason behind this is that while darker hues may be design-friendly, they may also make a room appear smaller. But, this doesn’t mean that a small room, hallway or nook needs to be bland…

Looking to sell your home? Experienced real estate agents will tell you that first impressions are everything when it comes to home sales. You never have a second chance to make a positive first impression. In fact, real estate studies show that most home buyers make up their mind about…

Often relegated to the back burner and used only when company came, the formal dining room is set to return to glory, as this spring’s emerging design trends will have families wanting to eat there for every meal. According to ElleDecor,  this year more homeowners are opting to keep their…

Have you ever found a great piece of furniture that needed a little TLC? One of the hot products on the market right now for DIY projects is chalk paint, which has gone from a niche specialty product to one that’s rapidly becoming more and more available at local paint…