In many homes—especially new construction ones—the walls in bedrooms and living areas are painted with flat or matte latex paint. A flat paint finish is used because it rolls or sprays on easily and helps mask surface imperfections as it does not reflect light.
Unfortunately, flat paint is much quicker to show...
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Many people love Christmas decorating but feel crestfallen every year when it’s time to take down the twinkly lights and the tree. To fill the post-holiday...
There are two important considerations when installing wall shelves: first, making sure the material used for the shelves has an appropriate span capacity; and second, considering...
If you are annoyed by scraping, bumping, or misaligned bathroom or kitchen cabinet doors, you may need to adjust the doors. Cabinet hinge adjustment is one...
Bathtubs can last for decades. But along the way, acrylic or fiberglass tubs and showers may crack or develop blemishes, and cast iron or enameled steel...
When shopping for an area rug, you'll quickly learn that these floor coverings can cost hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars. Fortunately, there are...