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 ingredients that are active disinfectants…
BATTLE OF THE BRUSHES: PURDY VS. WOOSTER DOES THE BRUSH QUALITY REALLY MATTER? Yes. Brush quality definitely matters. Working as a 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 best for your application,…
Benjamin Moore Neutral Colors & Color Schemes Benjamin Moore neutral colors are timeless. They’re an atmospheric and inciting choice- 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. It also compliments a wide range of…
How Often Should You Change Your Furnace Filter? 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…
Popular Front Door Paint Colors If you’re like me, I have a hard time making decisions so when it comes to picking a color for the front door, I know that if I don’t like the color, I can paint it again! I always suggest taking multiple paint color chips home, to look at them in your personal lighting. Once…
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 stain color and texture. Concrete…
What’s the difference between protective finishes like lacquer, varnish, polyurethane and shellac? 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…
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 visibility? Burglars want to get…
How To Pick The Perfect Paint Color Have you ever had the privilege of picking out paint colors? It can be very overwhelming, yet rewarding at the same time. Working as a Paint Department Manager for the last 3 years, I’ve been able to help many customers pick out the perfect paint color, using these tips. 1. Get a feel…
The Truth About Paint and Primer In One Let me start by saying, I’m absolutely not a fan of paint and primer in one, because it’s false advertising and misleading. I won’t mention the brand name, but one paint company that I sell, mailed out new labels for their paint cans. The old labels said 100% acrylic latex enamel .…