Have you gone to the store to buy stain for your deck only to be completely overwhelmed by all the options? Water-Based versus Oil-Based? Clear, Transparent, Semi-Transparent, Solid, Resurfacer...WHAT??? You try to ask the store associate and they are not that helpful. I understand how confusing it all can be. I managed deck coatings for a major paint company for a few years and I thought it was complex. It honestly took me awhile to learn everything and I was working with deck coatings ...
INSPIRATION FOR A HAPPY LIFE – TAKING SOME TIME TO ENJOY THE FIRST NICE DAYS OF SPRING
After THREE significant snowfalls this April, (yes you read that right) we finally have a warmer weekend day that I can enjoy. It is not very warm. I am dressed in my warmest sweatshirt and gloves to keep me warm from the chilly wind that is blowing outside. Weather.com says the temperature is 57 degrees and feels like 54 degrees, but that is only in direct sunlight and when the wind has settled down. However, it is sunny and there is no way I am going to pass up spending some time enjoying ...
ALL THE BASIC INFORMATION YOU NEED ON WHEN TO START YOUR OUTDOOR PROJECTS
This morning I woke up to a winter wonderland outside. If it was still winter this would be fine, but it is currently mid-April. Meaning it is technically Spring. At least that is what my calendar says, but it appears Mother Nature has not gotten the memo yet. It's also not a dusting of snow. We got more than an inch. And this is also not the first snow fall in April, it's the third. At this rate, it feels like warm weather will never be here. My biggest complaint with the snow is ...
PAINTING MY HOUSE: TIPS FOR SELECTING THE PERFECT PAINT COLORS
Picking paint colors for my home is one of my favorite things to do! It is amazing how changing the color of paint in a room can make an enormous impact and bring that room to life. However, there are so many paint colors out there and selecting the right color can be really daunting. Below are some tips of mine to help you select the right color for your room. HOUSE WALKS, MODEL HOMES OR A FRIENDS HOME Sometimes going to other homes provides the inspiration you need to help you select the ...
HOW TO DETERMINE THE PERFECT FURNITURE LAYOUT WITHOUT THE HEAVY LIFTING
I typically have a pretty good eye when it comes to arranging furniture in a room. I usually can come up with a layout by spending some time looking at the space and thinking about my furniture. Even if I do not quite get it perfect the first time, I usually only need to make a few adjustments. MY LONG NARROW LIVING ROOM When it came to determining how I would arrange my living room, I really struggled. The room is long and narrow with two entrances and three full size windows. While I ...