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Here's why barns are painted red

Here is a historic reason behind why barns are mostly always painted red.

How to Strip Paint from Hardware

A simple "spa treatment"—using an old crockpot—restores the gleam to paint-encrusted hardware

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Thursday!  Self Portrait Painting with Galen Pittman

Learn one of the most difficult aspects of portrait painting- capturing the likeness of one’s self. Observing and recording the subtle intricacies that define an individuals unique characteristics are the tools one needs to create an accurate portraitThe understanding of value, color and their importance as essential components in mastering the art of portrait painting will also be strongly emphasized in this courseThis is…

Why There Are Diamonds on Tape Measures

In a perfect world, you could use the red marks to identify the placement of the studs. To locate a center between the studs, simply find the black diamond.

What to Look for in a Contractor's Contract

10 basic ingredients for a contract will help pave the way to remodel happiness

6 Tips For Hiring A Painting Contractor

Painting is one of the quickest ways to improve and increase the value of your home. A fresh coat of paint brightens a room and makes the exterior look newer. Although painting is a common DIY project for most homeowners, it may be more work than you are willing to do. If you lack the time and skill

Front and Center Color: When to Paint Your Door Orange

Bring high energy and spirit to your home's entryway with a vibrant shade of orange on the front door

Painting: Questions Answered + Saving Time & Frustration

painting, paint colors, living room, painting tips

Peeling, Cracking, Flaking Paint

Peeling, cracking, flaking paint sometimes signals an unseen leak. Other times, it's just ugly. But in any event, it's possible to undo the damage done.

Preventing HOA Paint Problems

Part 5 in the HOA Compliance Series. View part 4, Dog Poop Compliance here.Exterior painting can be an expensive and daunting task, especially if many homes in your community are in need of fresh coat. Unfortunately when a community reaches 7-10 years old, most of the homes likely need new paint, and every 7-10

BIG On Homes: A New Coat Of Paint Can Help A Lot!

I'm horrible at painting, from the taping, to the waiting for it to dry, and even the first step of prepping. But it can be a simple fix that can really change the look of your home. Not only does it update the look of the home, but it also makes it look cleaner with…

The First Thing You Should Do Before Painting Your Walls

Design and Paint Your Own Crab Event

Design and Paint your own Crab at our First Painted Mermaid Event!

Cleaning Painting Equipment After Household Use

Improper paint disposal and brush cleaning can strain to the municipal wastewater treatment system, damage septic systems and pollute groundwater and...

Residential Painting: The 3-Color Scheme Preferred by Homeowners

When it comes to residential painting, a number of homeowners specify a three-color scheme to represent each component of the exterior house structure.

Three Common Paint Mistakes You’re Making (And How to Fix Them)