When it comes to hardwood floor refinishing and water-borne poly, what number of coats should you use? This question comes up often when people are sanding their hardwood floors with water-borne polyurethane, especially as these coats are thinner…and many brands of water based poly are not as durable. But the truth is there’s a simple […]
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When it comes to painting trim and base molding, which is the whitest white to use? Did you know that both Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams both have over 100 shades of white? In fact, I think it’s over 150! Pretty crazy, right? I know, it makes things tricky for when you’re trying to find
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Gray hardwood flooring for a modern, farmhouse and chic look Gray hardwood floors have been growing in popularity for the last 5 or 6 years. They are stylish and chic and you tend find them in higher end homes. They really make your home unique and up to date. And, there’s a nice little side
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Can you lightly sand hardwood floors? Many of my Westchester customers ask me if they can do a “light” sanding of their hardwood flooring. There are many contexts behind this question, and different reasons for asking, and this context is critical to understand before giving a direct answer. Please note that this article may contain
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Black and white stenciled and mosaic tiles for a modern farmhouse styled bathroom and a classic vintage look These stenciled black and white tiles are so eye catching. In fact, some are mesmerizing. These tiles are stylish as they’re both retro and contemporary at the same time. I know, it sounds like a contradiction, but
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Whitewashed hardwood flooring for modern, farmhouse and shabby chic decor Whitewashed floors have made a huge comeback these last few years. The cool thing about the newer whitewashed floors is that they have a whole new look and feel vs what was popular 20-30 years ago. Now, the white floor have more texture and dimension,
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Sisal carpets have been growing in popularity in Westchester county, both from a look perspective and because it’s an eco-friendly product (made with natural fibers). However, sisal isn’t very soft on your feet. In fact, it can be hard and it’s not the most comfortable if you are bare feet or even socks. So,
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Farmhouse style flooring for an authentic and stunning look Recently, I wrote an article on farmhouse style paint shades which has been extremely popular on pinterest, so I figured I’d also write a companion piece on farmhouse floors, as floors and walls need to be coordinated together. The farmhouse style craze has taken the world
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Sliding barn doors for farmhouse style decor If you’re into farmhouse decor, then you know how super stylish sliding barn doors have become. They really add a dramatic finishing touch for a genuine farmhouse style look. One of the things that’s cool about sliding farmhouse doors is that they can be used in many areas
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Sell your house faster with these simple and affordable Do-it-Yourself projects Are you planning to put your house on the market this spring? Here are 7 easy DIY projects that will enable you to sell your house faster…and most likely at a higher value, too. The good news is that they are pretty easy to
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