7 Best All Natural and Eco-Friendly Cleaners
7 Best All Natural and Eco-Friendly Cleaners I think it’s important to share the benefits of using all natural cleaners, whether you buy natural cleaners from the store, or make your own. It’s easy, fun and economical to make your own effective cleaners that are safe for your health and the environment. Here’s a printable PDF copy of […]
Grasscloth Wallpaper: Everything You Need to Know
What is grasscloth? Grasscloth is wall-covering made from hand woven strands of natural fiber and un-pasted rice paper backing. The fibers consist of sea grass, bamboo, hemp, cork and burlap. Thin cotton thread is knit together with the material of choice, then it’s adhered to a backing typically made of delicate rice paper. It produces […]
Exterior Paint Colors that Add Curb Appeal to Any Home
Popular Exterior Paint Colors Well-chosen exterior paint colors can add significant curb appeal to any home. Coordinated paint colors highlight the home’s details while also showing your sense of style and personality. With that being said, choosing colors that coordinate can be a difficult task and is not a decision that should be taken lightly. […]
General Finishes Milk Paint: A Complete Guide
General Finishes Milk Paint: A Complete Guide Milk paint is one of the oldest forms of paint. It’s been found in cave drawings from 8,000 years ago and even in the tomb of King Tut. It was first used as decoration, and then as a protective coating. The original formula for milk paint contained common […]
Refinishing Wood Furniture: A Beginner’s Guide
A Beginners Guide to Refinishing Wood Furniture I really enjoy refinishing wood furniture and I’ve learned a lot through trial and error. I’ve put together this step-by-step guide to help DIY’ers and beginner’s with their wood refinishing projects. First things first… does your wood furniture really need to be refinished? Things to consider: Is the […]
Is Your Home At Risk? Biggest Threats to Keeping a Healthy Home
A home provides safety, shelter and security. Because we spend more than 50 percent of our lives indoors, it’s important to make sure you have a healthy home. Good mental and physical health depends on homes that are well maintained and free of hazards. Understanding, identifying and eliminating the dangers that may be in your […]
2019 Pottery Barn Spring Color Palette
The colors below are part of Pottery Barn’s 2019 spring color palette collection. Sherwin Williams teamed up with Pottery Barn to coordinate colors with Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, PBteen andWest Elm collections. Pottery Barn brands and West Elm will feature room vignettes that pair furniture and décor with Sherwin-Williams colors. These palettes coordinate perfectly with their […]
Light Reflectance Value and Paint Colors
What is Light Reflectance Value or LRV? In simple terms, light reflectance value or LRV indicates how much light is reflected or absorbed from painted surfaces. It’s measured on a scale from 0 to 100. If you look at the color chart below, you’ll see that 0 is black because it absorbs all light and […]
Most Popular Benjamin Moore White Paint Colors
Most Popular Benjamin Moore White Paint Colors There are thousands of white paint colors you have the option to choose from, but that would be incredibly overwhelming. I have examples of the most popular Benjamin Moore white paint colors, In this post. I’m only focusing on Benjamin Moore because that’s the product line that I’m […]
Review: Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner & Polish
There are so many floor cleaners available for purchase, so how do you know which one will be most effective in addition to being safe for your hardwood floors? When it comes to cleaning my own hardwood floors, there’s only one product I’ll use and that’s Bona’s hardwood floor cleaner and polish. To give you […]