If you're anything like me, picking a paint color for a room is like buying a car or choosing a college. It's a decision that speaks to who I am and who I want to be. Sure, it's reversible, but it doesn't feel that way, probably because of the work involved in the...
As of Friday, the EPA's new Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule--which took effect this past April--will now be enforced. The new regulation covers work done on homes built before 1978 and is in place to protect against lead paint. For those of you who missed...
Think all paint brushes are created equal? Think again. Purdy -- manufacturers of painting tools -- has just launched a new site called Paintrelief.com, which features educational videos that demonstrate the importance of a good paint brush. The site shows visitors...
I personally have seen many painters hold their brush as if they were holding onto a Burger King Whopper with one hand. They did this because they can get more control and because their hands were tired from holding a brush in the "standard" way. I stumbled upon this...
Ever see a color you'd love to use to paint a room? Take a picture with your iPhone and use the ColorSnap application to identify the corresponding Sherwin-Williams paint color and coordinating palette. The application also allows you to save the color to a "My Saved...
A reader of Mother Earth News has a suggestion for reusing paint thinner. After cleaning up, Doug Sloane of St. Joseph, Louisiana suggests pouring the used paint thinner into a new container. After a few days, the solids settle to the bottom and the thinner at the top...
I am writing this blog on a bit of a self-congratulatory high. I dug headfirst into the home improvement projects I had left over from last year. Late fall was consumed with the downstairs bathroom renovation in which we took down the wallpaper (last room in the house...
I just finished remodeling our downstairs bathroom and choose a light blue for the walls with chocolate brown towels, bath mat and shower curtain. I think the colors are contemporary and really give my outdated bathroom a lift, particularly because our budget dictated...
Painting is a great way to improve the look and value of your home. Here are some tips for the next time you decide to brush on another coat from Mrs. FIXIT™, a site of helpful household hints. 1.) If you wear contact lenses, cover your eyes with something...
Fall is the perfect time for wrapping up projects left undone from the summer. Perhaps top on the list is paint touch-ups. Painting is the perfect way to get up close and personal with your house. Not only do you spruce up the trim and seal any bare spots, but you can...
