Five Uses for Leftover Paint
Where Do We Go From Grey?
All the Comforts of Home
Does the word “home” conjure up sensations of comfort for you? Of safety, serenity and sanctuary? Of a warm and cozy embrace? Hopefully this is true for you, but if not, there are steps you can take to make your home more comfort-inducing. This is something to aspire to at all times—and maybe now more than ever.
Al Fresco Decorating
Five Painting Tips for DIYers
Painting is one of the top DIY home improvement projects, but don’t assume that you’ll be able to paint like a pro without doing a bit of self-education. Painting well requires using the right products and the right techniques. If you follow these tips, you should be able to achieve superior results.
Fitting Odd-Shaped Windows
Beyond Subway Tile
Choosing the Right Carpet
Carpet is one of the most beautiful investments you can make for your home, but choosing the right one can be challenging. It’s not always easy to choose the right carpet for a specific space, with so many piles and materials to choose from, or to visualize how a specific colour will look in your home.
Masterful Colours for Masterful Suites
How to Use an HVLP Sprayer
HVLP paint sprayers are a great way to get a job done quickly and efficiently while achieving a fine finish with greater application accuracy and less overspray. The acronym stands for “high-volume, less-pressure,” and in contrast to an airless sprayer, these sprayers use air pumped from an air compressor or turbine to atomize the paint.
The Best Ways to Use Grey
Designer Dining
Decorating Made Simple
Art Deco in 2020
A Guest Bedroom That Feels Like Home
Ah, the holidays! So much fun, and so much work! There’s the cooking, the cleaning, the shopping, the wrapping—and the stress of hosting overnight guests. Just how well your guests enjoy their visit may depend upon the accommodations. With that in mind, here are some ways to give your guest bedrooms extra appeal.
How-To Tips for Painted Cabinets
Spray Paint Style
Trending Trends
Decorating trends ebb and flow year after year. However, some trends, for a variety of reasons, have more staying power. This seems especially true this year, as some of the “hangers-on” are hanging on a little bit longer than usual—a result, some experts say, of our tumultuous times and our general feeling of uncertainty.
A Brush-Up on Cleanup
If you’ve ever ruined a good paint brush or roller because of improper cleanup, you’re not alone. It’s easy to do but also easy to avoid. To keep your tools performance-ready and save money on replacements, always clean up your tools immediately after painting, using the proper procedures and cleaning solutions, and then store the tools appropriately.