The first step in cleaning an oil painting is removing the painting from its frame. Make sure the frame is on a soft surface to avoid damage. Once the frame is off use a vacuum to clean the crevasses where…
Awnings, or overhangs, are a class of their own when it comes to providing shade. Designed primarily to shelter windows and sides of buildings from the elements from the heat of the sun, excessive gusts of wind, and torrential downpours-these…
Your living room is the entertainment and living center of your home. Chances are that you’ve had some very memorable gatherings there, and it is where you relax and enjoy the company of family and friends. Because this room tends…
Making a great job does not include special talent or expensive tools. The secret of success with painting the floor is to take in the time to prepare the ground thoroughly. Preparation of the plan The steps that take you…
Bonsai is a Japanese art form consisting of developing miniature trees which are grown in containers. Bonsai dates back a thousand years and has methods and aesthetics which are unique and which stem from the specific needs of the art…
The log home is a rustic pillar of Scandinavian history and can be found in almost any climate. With many designs to choose from, residential cabins are perfect for the choosy homebuyer. Seasonal Homes A winter wooden home will have…
Are you planning to renovate your home? What do you think is the primary step to be taken? Of course, the furniture needs to be either changed or repaired but the most important aspect is the painting of your house….
One of the questions people coming into our store ask frequently is “What is the difference between watercolor and gouache?” They assume that since both are water soluble, watercolor and gouache are the same. Some think that maybe gouache is…
What are VOC’s? VOC’s are harmful to everyone, not just children – and they can be extremely damaging to the environment. So, what are these VOC’s? Volatile Organic Compounds are generated from cleaning fluids, paints, building materials, furnishings, carpets and…
A Brief History of Paints Paints are not new to humans. We have been using them since around 100000 BC. Back then, colored stones and minerals were ground and combined with sticky materials to make a form of paint which…