I’d like to preface this DIY series by saying that a complete exterior repaint of a house is time intensive and tool intensive. There are…
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Summer Painting Ideas
With June ending we’ve reached the midpoint for summer. With summer at its peak, it’s the best time to get outside. It’s time again for…
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Talking Paint: Fresh Start Primers
With summer underway, the weather is perfect for small projects, like repairing damaged or stained paint. Last time we talked about the composition of primer…
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DIY Understanding Primer
Recently, we talked about the make-up and use of Interior and Exterior paint. Now, we move on to talking about primer, or the undercoat. The…
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DIY How to Paint Over Water Damage
The Pacific Northwest is wet, and wind is windy. Winter has left and one of the major rainy seasons has gone with it. But, with…
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Talking Paint: Chalkboard
With spring well under way and summer just around the corner, it’s the best time of the year to start new home projects. Not every…
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DIY Choosing Brush Shape
Once you’ve chosen the type of paintbrush that is best suited to your project, you may want to choose different brush shapes for the bristles…
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DIY Choosing the Right Paint Brush
Having the right tools are important for getting the best results from your paint project. We’ve talked about the different types of paints in Exterior…
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DIY Understanding Exterior and Interior Paint
New painters frequently ask if Exterior and Interior paint are interchangeable, more durable, or in some way superior to each other. The short answer is…
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DIY Odorless (Non-VOC) Paint
With Holidays ahead, there may be a last minute rush to finish up home decorating projects including repainting a room to prepare for guests. The last…
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