Paint isn’t paint when it’s a stain! Since spring cleaning can often involve painting, it’s helpful to know where to use paint and where to use stain. Both finishes are composed of the same three components: solvent, binder and pigment.
Photos by Sarah Dorio Beige is boring. There’s a way-more-interesting neutral in town, folks, and it pretty much goes with everything. I’m talking about red, the bold neutral. After three-and-a-half years in the design industry, I recently took a gander
Some people hold the opinion that new is always better, especially when making upgrades to their homes. But that’s not always the case. Often, materials or home furnishings made in the past are higher quality than many of the items
Many pets love the outdoors, but maintaining your yard when they’re in the picture can be tricky. From keeping your lawn green to choosing the right plants and fertilizers and creating special spaces for pets, there’s plenty to consider when
Wood countertops look beautiful, but oh, the upkeep! They scratch. They stain. They aren’t water resistant. Many people still hold these perceptions to be true and have passed them down from generation to generation. If that’s your perception of butcher
Show Highlights:MAKE YOUR HOME NEW AGAIN at the 33rd Annual Spring Atlanta Home Show! For 3 days only, the Cobb Galleria Centre transforms into Atlanta’s largest marketplace for home improvement products and services. Take advantage of one-stop shopping for everything
Homes are all about personality, and it’s often the details that make the difference. Whether you want to provide a gorgeous entrance for your guests or just want to open up your home to let the outdoors flow in, windows
To assist you in ensuring your home is ready for spring, click here to download a copy with which you can work, and make notes of what maintenance projects you need to undertake. As the final frost melts away
The cold weather is winding down, and temperatures are heating up—the perfect indication that the landscape projects you’ve been putting off are ready to be tackled. This year’s landscape planner will provide you with a handy checklist, as well as
Kitchen renovation by Eastern Remodeling & Cabinet Refacing, 515 S. New Hope Road, Raleigh, (919) 851-0481, www.easternremodelingnc.com BEFORE When the owner of this Chapel Hill home enlisted the help of Eastern Remodeling & Cabinet Refacing for a kitchen makeover,
