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How Your Interior Paint Choices Affect Your Home’s Value

March 24, 2017 3 min read

Are you thinking about moving? If so, you already know that the value of your home is based on many different factors. Some of these factors are obvious: the neighborhood your home is in, the school system, and the size of your home. Other factors, however, may be more surprising.
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4 Reasons to Paint your Home Interior this Winter

January 03, 2017 3 min read

Are you doing the painting yourself? If so, the early light in the winter is an added bonus. The sun rises earlier during the winter, so you will be able to get your painting done earlier in the day. If you live in a snowy climate, the sun reflecting off the snow creates the perfect environment for bright light.
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How to Choose the Right Paint Finish

December 16, 2016 3 min read

When it comes to painting your home’s interior, the first – and most obvious – choice to make involves choosing a color that represents the look you are striving to achieve.
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Benjamin Moore's Color Trends 2017.

Top Color Palettes of 2017

December 16, 2016 3 min read

Interested in painting a room in your home and are unsure what colors are trending this season? Sometimes all you need is a little inspiration to begin envisioning your space! Interior and exterior colors of a house are the most essential factors to creating the perfect home.
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Holiday Gifts For The Do-It-Yourself Painter

December 16, 2016 3 min read

Whether you’re ready or not, the holiday season is quickly approaching. That means many days spent cooking, preparing the house for guests and shopping for presents. 
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Tips for Picking a Color Palette for Your Home

Tips for Picking a Color Palette for Your Home

December 16, 2016 3 min read

Whether you’re buying a new home or you are looking to liven up your space, choosing a color scheme for your home can be overwhelming. While every room does not have to be painted the same color, you want a smooth transition from room to room.
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A Mess-Free Guide to Painting a Room

December 16, 2016 3 min read

Painting a room is an easy and inexpensive way to breathe new life into your space. After you have picked your color and paint finish, you may think you need to hire an expert to achieve professional looking results. 
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7 Room Colors that Affect Your Mood

December 16, 2016 3 min read

Whether you have spent hours of time searching for the right shade or easily picked your favorite, the color of a room has a serious affect on your mood. While colors affect people differently (based on their age, gender, climate, etc.),
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How to Decorate Your Home for the Holidays

December 16, 2016 3 min read

As the holiday season quickly approaches, the number of house guests you have visiting is sure to increase. If you’re the type to have numerous different get-togethers with your friends and family, you’re going to want to spruce up your home for the holidays. 
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Benjamin Moore Ultra Spec 500 paint cans in Eggshell, Flat and Gloss, available at Gleco Paints in PA.

VIDEO: The Ultra Spec 500 Difference

November 12, 2016 1 min read

If you have already used any of the Ultra Spec 500 products you have already seen for yourself how these products far outperform the competition. Ultra Spec 500 products are Zero VOC in any color and any finish. 
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Paint & Primer in One?

January 05, 2016 1 min read

Over the past several years many paint companies have been marketing “Paint and Primer in One” products to DIY consumers. These ads promise consumers that they will be finished their painting project faster by using one of these products. 
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Touch up Problems

September 09, 2015 2 min read

What causes problems when touching up on a job site? There are several factors that can cause problems when touching up. A surface temperature difference of 10 degrees or greater between the last coat and the touch up can cause the touch up to be a different color. 

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