New drywall is great, but once it’s up you’re not going to want to look at it for long. Before you get ahead of yourself and start painting, however, you’ll need to prime the walls. Fortunately, priming drywall is a fairly straightforward process. If you don’t have the time or [...]
Putting your home on the market is no small decision. But when it’s time, you want to sell it for the highest value. A home’s market value depends on several factors, including location, square footage, features, recent renovations, and curb appeal. One of the most significant aspects of selling a [...]
Modern research has begun to discover how different colors affect human behavior. While not all findings are conclusive, psychologists seem to think certain colors are linked to productivity and overall mood. Of course, these findings are general and research is ongoing. Some individuals might react to a color differently than [...]
Wallpaper has been out of fashion for several decades now. Chances are, the last place most people even saw it was at their grandma’s house. This decorative interior material once plastered nearly every suburban American home from the 1940s through the 70s. Today, however, you’d have a hard time finding [...]
For a century now, drywall has been a staple in homes and commercial buildings. This gypsum and paper conglomerate material made plaster walls nearly obsolete when it came onto the scene in 1916. Drywall has maintained its prominence in construction for several reasons. It’s sturdy, relatively cheap, easy to paint, [...]
According to some psychologists, your color preferences can say a lot about your personality. Certain colors are attributed to different personality traits. Reds might be associated with dominance or bold energy, while yellows exhibit happiness and warmth, for instance. It makes sense, then, that your personality will come through the [...]
This time of year is filled with fright, blights, and a few delights (especially if you love candy). The spooky season brings with it all sorts of horrors, whether on a haunted hayride or on the couch during a scary movie marathon. But perhaps nothing is scarier than a bad [...]
You always want the inside of your home to look fresh and inviting. However, taking on a home painting project can be time-consuming and stressful at times. You don’t want to let the paint on your walls peel or fade, but you also don’t have time to constantly repaint your [...]
From a young age, most of us learn the importance of staying clean. Other than smelling better, we tend to look and feel better, too. Plus, we better protect ourselves from germs and other harmful substances when we keep clean. These same rules apply for our homes, patios, and decks. [...]
Many people view fall as the best time of year. While some love it for the cool air, bright colors, or hearty food, others are in it primarily for football season. Part of the fun of football season is watching games with friends and family. If you want to host [...]
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