The simplest starting point for selecting interior paint colors is to think about the colors you love. From here, you can see how variations on these colors will work in your interior spaces. Social media sources like Instagram and Pinterest will give you a wide range of decorating options that are likely to inspire you – so take advantage of these platforms! Once you have enough colors to choose from, you will need settle on a color scheme. With the use of a color wheel, you can easily see what different combinations of colors will look like together. And don’t...

By :Michelle Sisco May 03,2021 0 comments

Public murals are the “art of the people” because they make art accessible to everyone. Most public murals carry messages that are important to the community in which they’re found, often containing inspirational or touching scenes that uplift people on a daily basis. Murals can be painted on many different materials, including canvas, cement, brick walls, art boards, or wood, and for each material the paint needs to be applied differently. Today, murals are mostly painted using oil or water-based media. If you plan on painting a wall yourself, these are the steps you should follow: Step 1: Clean the...

By :Michelle Sisco Apr 19,2021 0 comments

Remodeling your home is exciting, it’s nerve-wracking, and it’s a sure-fire way to get the neighbors complaining about your handsaw at 9am on a Saturday. Here are our top three basic DIY tips: Cover Everything – Including Yourself When you’re painting, crafting, or sanding, you need to protect the things that matter in your home – even you! Use water- and paint-proof covers for furniture, and high-quality coveralls for your clothes and skin. You’ll definitely thank us later. Take One Step at A Time We know how excited we get when we start a new project. You have a million...

By :Michelle Sisco Apr 05,2021 1 comments

If you love DIY jobs as much as we do, you’re likely familiar with the basics of painting preparation like laying down drop cloths, stirring paint thoroughly, and using painter’s tape. But there are some other lesser-known DIY painting tips that could help streamline your projects and save your sanity (and clean-up afterwards). Here are our top #3. #1: Use a Golf Ball Did you know that golf balls help preserve paint quality? Drop a few into your paint to fill air space. You could even put some plastic wrap beneath the lid, tightly seal, and store upside down. #2:...

By :Madeline Alonso Feb 03,2021 0 comments