If you have been a house painter for very long you have undoubtedly come into some form of drywall repair on every interior painting job. As a matter of fact, if you don’t get good at mastering drywall repair, your…

Creating a room with a cowboy theme can be a lot of fun, and there are so many options. Many little boys love the old west, and this theme can be created without difficulty. I find the easiest way to…

Stencils have been around since the 8th century and thought to be first introduced by the Chinese. They have shown to be a proven and long reaching method of adding ornate decoration for centuries in all areas of design. From…

In watercolor painting, the unpainted shapes are very important. These are the places the artist has planned ahead of time to represent the white areas of the painting. The eye naturally goes to “whites” first, especially if these are areas…

Fire protection is one of the most important issues ever to be addressed by building owners and facility managers. Many facility features can be optional or arbitrarily implemented by facility managers, but a fire protection program is not. It is…

Stinky smells can arise from a variety of sources: pets, mildew, smoke, trash… The worst part is, even if you clean every day and your home is spotless, a random smell can make buyers and visitors think your home is…

Recycling paint is easy, inexpensive, and green! Not only will it keep hazardous material out of landfills and waterways, but it will also save you money. Safety First Be sure to work outdoors or in a well-ventilated area away from…

At one point you or the previous owner of your home made the decision to have fiberglass decking added to the house instead of using the more traditional wood decking. Fiberglass has a lot of positive features going for it,…

1. It’s yours and no one else’s One of the best things about having a home art studio is that it’s your own space. If you’re living with other people, it’s important to establish that it’s your working space. Whether…

An exterior painting job for a residential home or commercial business involves the most important aesthetic part of the structure. A good paint job can make or break the appearance of a building. Hiring a professional and well-run paint company…