Color inspiration comes from anywhere. The latest color and decor trends are great starting points. Shades from the Dutch Boy 2014 Color Trends Forecast can modernize a space with a look that matches your taste and personality. The trends collection is called Awaken and is comprised of four distinct palettes — Gather, Connect, Explore and […]

Brick can be a great feature in any home, but like most things, it can wear down over time. You can clean brick, you can repoint brick, and you can even replace brick. Replacement, however, can be difficult and costly. If you have brick that has seen better days and replacement is not an option, […]

With temperatures heating up, you are spending more and more time outdoors. You’re working on your flowerbeds, sprucing up your garden shed and more. Oh, how you love the warm weather. It makes you want to throw open your doors and windows and bring the outdoors in. Lucky for you, you can. Here are some […]

Most of us have been there, done that — perusing paint chips for days on end, selecting a few colors, applying them to the walls and hating the results. We don’t have the time, money or desire for a redo, so we tell ourselves to live with the paint colors for a while to see […]

It’s been quite some time since you’ve bought new carpeting for your home, and it is starting to show. What was once soft and stain free is no longer. It’s time you replaced the carpeting, and while there are many factors to consider from pile cut to fiber to performance rating, the one that has […]

The sink is one of the most important aspects of a kitchen. Yet few homeowners pay attention to it until the time comes to replace it. One shopping trip for a new kitchen sink will uncover dozens of possibilities. Here is a brief overview of some of the styles, materials and designs you might come […]

Lighting is one of the most important features of a home, indoors and out. It provides illumination for tasks inside and keeps burglars away outside. When chosen well, lighting can also enhance a home’s beauty. Here are some tips the next time you change or add to your outdoor lighting. Outdoor lighting comes in many […]

Kitchen remodels can be expensive. To get the best bang for your buck today and tomorrow, you need to know where to splurge and where to save. Here are some pointers. Splurge on the stuff you don’t want to replace later. Make a list of all the items you plan to incorporate in your new […]

You’re ready to paint. You selected a color, bought the paint and prepped the room. Now it’s time to get busy, right? Maybe. Before you crack open that paint can, make sure you have the right tools. A brush is not a brush. A roller is not a roller. In order to get the job […]

It is not uncommon for homes built in the 1970s to have paneled walls. Paneling was quite popular then, but not so much anymore. If you have paneling in your home, do not despair. You can reinvent it with a little elbow grease. Here are some ideas. Paint is one of the easiest and most […]