Winter Decorating Trends 2023
Winter is a time when most of us sit back and reflect on the year. What we accomplished, where we can improve, and offers a quiet time to rest and prepare for the New Year. One way that people find solace in the winter is by decorating their homes so they're cozy and comfortable, to prepare for the winter ahead. Below are some winter decorating tips for the new year.
How to Remove Wallpaper in 7 Easy Steps
You’re ready to ditch the old wallpaper you put up ages ago and ready to welcome new trends and update your home. The wallpaper had its place at one point but with all the other options for decorating and designing your home, including painting an accent wall, or giving your home a facelift it’s time to get rid of that old wallpaper reminiscent of your grandmother's home.
Removing wallpaper doesn’t have to be difficult, but you must collect a few items and follow some instructions. Keep reading below for our guide on how to remove wallpaper!
How to Paint an Accent Wall in Your Western North Carolina Home
Are you ready to revamp your home but you don’t want to put in excessive amounts of work or time to do it? Then a great solution may be adding an accent wall to a part of your home. Accent walls offer the “pop” of color that your home may desperately need to shake things up a bit. Once you’ve decided to paint an accent wall, keep reading below for some of our tips!
How to Make Your Home Feel Cozy for Fall
The summer is ending, and Western North Carolina is gearing up for fall. Quite possibly one of the best seasons, part of the allure of fall is the cozy home décor and feel-good treats of the season!
To revamp your space for fall, consider some of the tips below!
Buying Your Own Paint: Is it a Good Idea?
You’ve made the decision. It’s time to paint your home! You’ve done your research, decided what colors you would like for your walls or exterior siding. You run out to the local home improvement store, and pick up the amount of paint you believe you’ll need. Now, all you need is a professional to apply the paint for you!
While it may sound like you’re ahead of the game in getting your project started, there are a variety of reasons why buying your own paint prior to hiring a professional painting contractor is not always the best idea. Keep reading below!
How to Paint Your Kitchen's Tile Backsplash
Are you looking for a quick and easy DIY project for this weekend? You’re in luck!
If you want to update or revamp your space, one great way to do it is to paint your kitchen’s tile backsplash. Adding a pop of color to this space can dramatically alter your kitchen and keep it look great. This affordable project is easy, and can make a world of difference in your kitchen!
Keep reading below for tips!
Dangers of Lead Paint in Your Biltmore Forest Home
If you live in a home that was built before 1978, it is more likely to contain lead paint on the walls, windowsills and more. Widespread use of lead paint occurred for many years until research was done on how lead in paint affects people and subsequent research on the effects of lead were completed over a period of time. It wasn’t until 1978 that lead paint was banned in homes, with homes built before 1940 containing the most lead-based paint.
Lead paint is still present in millions of homes across the United States, with it often being covered up and under layers of newer paint as time has progressed. If the newer paint in the home is in good shape, then the old lead paint presents less of a problem than if paint is chipped, cracked, damaged or damp.
Children are the most at risk for lead paint exposure and poisoning. This is because children are more likely to chew on windowsills, door frames, play with and chew on toys containing lead and more.
Tips for Pressure Washing Your House Before Painting
Ah, spring. One of our favorite seasons. The weather is warming up, the flowers are blooming, and you’re starting to clean up your home and garden for the season. There’s a pretty good chance you’re thinking about pressure washing your home to prep it for an exterior spring painting session!
One of the most affordable ways to breathe new life into your home and refresh your space, is by adding an exterior coat of paint to bump up curb appeal and make your home more appealing for guests who may come to visit. But in order to make that paint job shine, it’s important to clean off the house and prep it for fresh paint.
One of the top ways to clean the outside of your home is by pressure washing it.
Keep reading below for directions and some tips!
Top 7 Paint Color Trends For 2022
Looking to refresh your paint for this year’s newest color trends? Look no further!
This year’s color trends are all about keeping it neutral, boho, and earthy. Many of the colors on this year’s list are subtle shades of greens, blues, purples, and peaches! All of these colors are known for their calming and relaxing effects, and are neutral enough that they can go with just about anything. Let’s dive right in!
Most Common Issues When Painting the Exterior of Your Home in the Winter
Painting the exterior of your home can be a difficult task even during the summer days, but especially difficult during the winter. The two biggest issues painters face while attempting to paint during the winter is both moisture and temperature, but fortunately both can be controlled. Latex paint has a hard time in the cold because the latex particles will harden, curing is a delicate process with colder temperatures causing it to cure slowly and unevenly. Most will find the application process more difficult with thicker paint, which is another result from those colder temperatures.