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New year, new coat of paint: Success tips for DIY painting projects

Rick Bickling — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 13:13:18 +0000

(BPT) – Painting projects are more popular than ever with do-it-yourselfers with 94 percent planning a painting project in 2015, according to a Sherwin-Williams survey of homeowners. DIYers are also planning their painting projects earlier in the year, with January, February and March marked as popular months to upgrade homes with color. If you plan … Continue reading New year, new coat of paint: Success tips for DIY painting projects →

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Perk up your home with pattern

Rick Bickling — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 11:15:43 +0000

(BPT) – Give your home an energy shot this spring with bright colors and bold patterns. “Patterns are hot, hot, hot,” says Cathie Pliess, program coordinator of design for The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and a certified interior designer. “Look for oversized patterns in bold colors on a white background.” Spring design is trending … Continue reading Perk up your home with pattern →

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Homeowners’ Emphasis on Energy Efficiency Grows

Rick Bickling — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:54:02 +0000

(ARA) – Even in a volatile economy, homeowners are making home upkeep a priority. While the number of projects annually had been on the decline in recent years, a study from BuildFax, a resource for building, remodeling and repair information, found remodeling activity was up in 2011 over 2010. Additional data shows homeowners are opting … Continue reading Homeowners’ Emphasis on Energy Efficiency Grows →

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Reinventing your Home in a Day

Rick Bickling — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:07:44 +0000

(ARA) – With more homeowners choosing to stay in their homes longer and the full supply of existing housing stock, decorative siding accessories are providing a touch of personal style for rejuvenating and updating America’s family homes. Appeal-adding updates could be as simple as the quick installation of two pairs of shutters and window headers … Continue reading Reinventing your Home in a Day →

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