Building Science: The Next Generation Of Home Improvement And New Construction

A scientific approach to building new homes and improving old ones can increase energy efficiency and provide greater comfort, durability, health and safety. Learn how building science is changing the industry.

Paint Colors - Old Neutrals and New Neutrals

Neutral paint colors are featured in television programs and decorating magazines. What are neutral colors, anyway? It's hard to answer this question because the old neutrals are still around and new neutrals are emerging. Read this article and learn more about paint colors.

Tips On Painting Your Homes Exterior

When it comes time to paint your house there are some things you need to do. Read this article for some tips on exterior house painting.

Painting Hardwood Floors the Easy Way

Painting a hardwood floor can cover up any marks if the floor is damaged and make it last longer. It can also end up looking better than a laminated floor or tiled floor. Using a thick, brightly colored paint is a good idea, one that will cover the original grain in the wood.

How To Paint Paneling

An easy, step by step guide to updating and brightening rooms by painting old wooden paneling. Includes tips on preparing, priming, and painting outdated paneling.

Painting? Don't Forget the Paint Supplies

By doing a bit of pre-planning and preparation, thinking about your painting project, and making a list of all paint supplies, you can limit your trips to the local home store or internet website.

Exterior Painting - You Can Do That

Don't under estimate your ability, grab a paint brush this summer and get out there and paint your house. Over the years I've been tempted to pay someone to do the job but after getting their estimate I decided real quick to do it myself.

Why Sealing and Painting Does Not Eliminate Odors

Discover why doing what the kids at the hardware store say to eliminate odors in rehabbs can cost you $1000s of dollars. Learn how to remove odors the correct and permanent at much less cost.

Painting Do's and Don'ts for Home Sellers

It's easy, quick and cheap, but don't make the mistake that it can cure every homes woes. To do it right when selling you should follow some basic rules of using paint as part of your home marketing to-do list. Mark Nash author of 1001 Tips for Buying and Selling a Home shares some tried and true tips on how to get the most mileage out of repainting a room or an entire house.

Decorating Tips to Update Your Living Room: New Paint, a Fireplace Mantel and More

Your living room is the entertainment and living center of your home. Chances are that you've had some very memorable gatherings there, and it is where you relax and enjoy the company of family and friends.

Two Things That You Must Do When Using Aerosol Spray Paints

By doing two simple things when using aerosol spray paints, you can solve or eliminate common problems. Problems like inconsistent paint color, clogged spray nozzles and the inability to completely empty the aerosol spray paint can.

Home Painting Tips

Remember, everyone starts as a beginner at painting. Just because you have never painted a house doesn’t mean you shouldn’t give it a try. The money you save by painting your own house is money you can put into other home improvements. It can also be a fun thing for the whole family to do.

How to Paint Laminate Countertops - 4 Easy Steps

We are often asked how to paint an existing laminate countertop, and if it is even possible. Yes, you can paint countertops, but you need to prepare the countertop surface carefully beforehand with special primer. Here’s how.