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Winter is just around the corner. It may not feel like it now when the lingering summery weather makes September feel like June, but before you know it New England's frigid wintery winds will be gusting against your shutters. Ice and snow won't be far behind. You may be able…

Are you ready for a quick science lesson from an interior painting company? Objects like the walls of your home affect light by reflecting or absorbing light of different wavelengths. That’s color in a nutshell. A wall that absorbs most red light and reflects most blue light look blue to…

For the DIY interior painter or exterior painter, the temptation to open a can and just start rolling away can be intense. We get it. The vast unpainted wall before you cries out for color! You want to strike while your enthusiasm for the project is still fresh. And that…

If you've shopped paint lately, you've probably seen cans advertising the paint within as being low in VOCs. Sounds good, right? Most of us are looking for healthier, eco-friendly alternatives these days when it comes to everything from what we eat to the materials we use to customize our homes.…

Small rooms are more common than you might think, even in today's larger houses. And this is dismaying for a lot of homeowners who end up with what you might call a problem room. For instance, an undersized bedroom that seems too small to be called a guest room but…

We ask a lot of our exterior paint. Not only does it have to protect the wood underneath from the damaging effects of the elements so our homes stay safe and cozy, but it also has to make those homes look fresh and feel welcoming. When it comes to putting…

Have you ever picked interior or exterior paint colors only to find that the shade on your walls looks nothing like the color on the chip you fell in love with in the hardware store? If you answered yes, you're in good company. Here's a common scenario: You're standing in…

Epoxy floor installation is a relatively simple process, but preparation is key. In other words, installing epoxy floors correctly means following a series of prep steps to ensure that the newly installed flooring holds up to whatever wear and tear you plan to throw at it. What follows are just…

Vinyl siding was introduced in the 1950s and since then, has been sold as an exterior option that never needs updating. But while vinyl siding does fade more slowly than exterior paint and is less susceptible to the damaging effects of New England weather, it will fade and sustain damage…