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Summertime is here and what better way to celebrate than some exterior housework? Now that all the snow is melted away, there may be some color and rust differences on the outside of your home. If this is your first time owning a house or maybe just the first time painting, here are some tips to give your house the facelift it deserves.

While you might be hesitant to consider painting your siding, if it’s done right, painting it will give you up to 10 years of stunning results –at a fraction of the price of new siding. Most homeowners are motivated to paint their vinyl siding because the colour has become dated. The washed out yellow or pale blue that looked great twenty years ago – would look outstanding in a more modern taupe, warm gray or tan.

Blending the soothing properties of blue, the renewal qualities of green, and the organic sensibility of grey, Aegean Teal 2136-40 invites us to reflect and reset from all we’ve been through this past year. 

As inviting and as soothing as Greece’s bluish-green sea, Aegean Teal 2136-40 is an exceptional balance of blue, green and grey. This intriguing midtone creates natural harmony and a sense of calm, inviting an opportunity to reflect and reset amidst softened, casual elegance.

Looking to bring some color to your wood furniture? Wood staining is ideal for bringing in that dark, rich color to a piece of furniture that you want to work on. It may be easy to jump straight away to stain the wood yourself, but don’t neglect the fact that it requires a bit of a process to get the best results. Here are 6 DIY tips for staining wood.

While our stores are closed to the public, it’s not only possible but easy to shop for paint from the comfort of your home and without setting foot in our store. Here’s how:

By drawing in the eye, an accent or feature wall heightens visual interest and importance to a space. Applying color and texture to a single wall can give the illusion of a larger room or create an appealing sense of architectural structure without resorting to any kind of construction.  

 

As it turns out, the powder room was where one went to refresh their powdered wig and nose or to make a quick retreat from boorish conversation (yawn!). Typically, the powder room was a water closet near the formal entertaining room, making it convenient for guests needing a moment to themselves. 

When it comes to serenity in your sleeping quarters, we’ll lay it down: the bedroom is meant to be a dreamy oasis; a calming and comfortable retreat; a relaxation station designed especially for you to unplug and power down. 

Let’s address the pink elephant in the room: that the Color of the Year, First Light 2102-70 is, well, pink. Understandably, the choice is not sitting comfortably with everyone

Everyone, and we mean everyone, looks next-level happy and healthy with a rosy glow. Slowly sip on that fact as we bask in Benjamin Moore’s choice for Color of the Year 2020: First Light – a fresh and luminous blush-pink stunner that is both flirty and flattering. 

The living room is exactly what it sounds like – it is a place within your home where you will spend the most time in. You use your living room for all sorts of activities like entertaining friends and family, reading your favorite book...