A Complete Buyer’s Guide To: Types of Paint

A Complete Buyer’s Guide to Types of Paint Walk into any hardware store, and you’ll be overwhelmed with the number of options in the paint department. There are many different types of paint. Today’s paint options consist of oil bases, water bases, and oil-modified bases. In addition, paint sheen is an important factor to consider […]

Safe Green Cleaning Recipes

Safe Green Cleaning Recipes Most cleaning products contain various chemical ingredients such as detergents, disinfectants, surfactants, solvents, corrosion inhibitors, fragrances, and preservatives. Some of these chemicals are classified as corrosives, irritants, sensitizers, carcinogens, or neurotoxic agents. These can be harmful to your health and the environment. Cleaning manufactures are required by the EPA to list […]

Battle of the Brushes: Purdy vs. Wooster

Battle of the Brushes: Purdy vs. Wooster Does Brush Quality Really Matter? Yes. Brush quality definitely matters. As a former Paint Department Manager, I feel responsible for recommending products that work as good as the company claims. If you’ve ever stood in front of the paint brush section trying to figure out which brush would be […]

Benjamin Moore Neutral Color Schemes

Most Popular Benjamin Moore Neutral Paint Colors  Benjamin Moore neutral colors are timeless and an enticing choice for most homeowners. They’re subtle, nuanced colors for any time and every space. Home-buyers are continuing to express that gray colors are their preferred interior paint color. Gray walls present a modern atmosphere, with a fresh and familiar feel. […]

How Often Should You Change Your Furnace Filter?

Furnace Filters What exactly is a furnace filter? Furnace filters have multiple purposes. They protect the furnace and clean the air circulating through the house which contributes to good health and well-being. Yes, your furnace filter keeps your home safe by blocking household pollutants! That’s why it’s important to get a high quality furnace filter. […]

Popular Front Door Paint Colors

Popular Front Door Paint Colors I have a hard time making decisions so when it comes to picking a color for the front door, I know if I don’t like the chosen color, I can easily paint it again! I always suggest taking multiple paint color chips home, to look at them in your personal […]

Most Popular Kitchen Counter Top Options For 2020

Kitchen Counter Top Options Choosing the perfect kitchen counter top can be overwhelming, and expensive! Before diving into a kitchen remodel, check out the pros and cons of the most popular kitchen counter top options. Concrete Photo by Trueform Concrete  The neat thing about concrete countertops is that they’re highly customizable. You can choose any […]

What’s the difference between lacquer, varnish, polyurethane, and shellac?

Protective Finishes This is a great question because these terms are often used interchangeably to reference a final top coat or protective finish. Each of these products differ from each other and should not be used interchangeably. However, these products are all classified as protective finishes. It’s important to know which protective finish will work best […]

How To: Burglar Proof Your Home Without Robbing Your Wallet

How To: Burglar Proof Your Home Without Robbing Your Wallet If you want to Burglar Proof your home, you have to think like a criminal. For instance, if you were a burglar, would you target a home that was well lit at night, or would you target the home next door that’s dark and has low […]

How To Pick The Perfect Paint Color

How To Pick The Perfect Paint Color Picking a paint color can be very overwhelming, yet rewarding at the same time. As a former Paint Department Manager, I’ve been able to help many customers pick out the perfect paint color, using these tips. However, it is important to trust your instincts as color confidence stems from […]