Painting hacks to save you 40% or more on Sherwin Williams I’m big fan of Sherwin Williams paint. While their paint costs a bit more than what you find in the Big Box stores, it’s worth it as you get higher coverage, use less paint, and it lasts longer. I also love their color selection […]
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What are the advantages of carpet tiles? How do you install Carpet Tiles and what are the different styles and sizes available? Intro to Carpet Tiles Carpet tiles are fun, durable and versatile. They are great for playrooms, family rooms, basements and can even be used for stylish area rugs. They are a wonderful do-it-yourself
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What are the best types of flooring for basements and damp spaces? Choosing flooring for basements is always tricky because there are a lot of trade-offs. Basements are notoriously dark, damp, cold and sometimes they get wet…or worse, they can flood. Most basements are below grade (meaning that that they are below or partially below
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Which Stain is better for hardwood floors – DuraSeal or Minwax? Over the years, I’ve gotten many comments and questions relating to stain colors. Many people tell me that they (or their contractor/handyman) are using Minwax. I also see Minwax used in many Do-It-Yourself blogs. This always puzzled me as we almost always use DuraSeal,
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How to leverage the navy trend into your home decor In case you haven’t noticed, navy is one of the hottest colors today. Yes,I recognize the irony in that statement as navy is a cool toned color. It’s been rapidly rising in popularity. In fact, when it comes to area rugs, navy the 2nd most
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Hardwood floor alternatives that are less expensive and won’t break the bank For those of you who follow my blog, you know that hardwood flooring is my favorite, but hardwood doesn’t work for all circumstances nor all budgets. So, I wanted to provide my top 5 alternatives to hardwood flooring. Some of these options will
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How to use paint testers the right way, so you can find the best shade for your walls I always recommend that my customers test the paint colors on their walls before committing to the color. The colors do look different on the swatches vs the walls (and different than they look in a store).
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The best way to paint pine, shiplap and wood paneling Do you have dated wood paneling in your home? Here in Westchester County, we see it all the time – often in dens, family rooms or basements. And, they are a big turn-off, especially if you plan on selling your home. Paneled walls were popular
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Is it cheaper to buy your flooring at Home Depot? A few days ago, one of my friends called me and almost cancelled my appointment with her – she is redoing a whole basement and needs flooring for about 1,000 sq ft. Initially, from her “research” she wanted laminate (not realizing that it wasn’t waterproof
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