Buying a home is one of the biggest financial steps you can take. Buyers often get overwhelmed by the process and forget to make the right inquiries before buying a property. Your real estate agent is an excellent source to help guide you, so be sure to use him or her. Here are some questions you

Have you made a resolution to de-clutter? To live a cleaner, more efficient and simple life? Well baby, it's still cold outside...so stay in and get at it! Week by week, month by month, begin to gather up your forgotten, your ill-fitting, your 'so last year' clothing and appliances, and stock up

Buying a home can be a stressful process. You want to find your dream home at the right price in a timely fashion. One of the best ways to make the home buying process go as smoothly as possible is to communicate effectively with your real estate agent. This is easier said than done, but if you can

Are you thinking of selling your home? With many North American housing markets heating up in the summer months, there is one simple way to ensure you capitalize off of this trend. Paint! "A house's paint job greatly impacts how potential buyers feel about a place," says James Alisch, WOW 1 DAY

With summer upon us, many of us need to take extra care while working outside. If you're tackling a painting job this summer, you will need to take into account the effect the heat will have on you, as well as your paint. To ensure you get your paint job done safely this summer, we have compiled

When it comes to choosing paint, there's more to consider than just color. One choice you'll need to make is whether to use oil-based paint or latex paint. There are quite a few differences between the two and you'll definitely want to have all the facts before you make your decision. When a

PAINT IS MADE UP OF FOUR ELEMENTS: Pigments Binders Liquids Additives 1. Pigment Pigment is finely ground, undissolvable powder that provides the color of paint. There are two kinds of pigments: Prime Pigments - These provide the primary color of the paint. Typically, the higher the quality of the

Yes, you can paint concrete, and yes, you can make concrete look fantastic! Whether you're living in a loft and trying to make an exposed concrete wall look more 'warm and cozy' or you want to give your patio a facelift, here's what to do. CONTINUE READING →

Everyone wants to know: What's the key to landing a quick sale on your home? The answer doesn't lie with doing just one thing. Rather, it's a bunch of little things you can do to refresh the look of your home and make it look more appealing to potential buyers. How to Sell Your Home Fast? Most

3 MUST HAVE PAINTER TOOLS I've been painting for close to 25 years now, ever since I was at university in Ontario. I definitely used my fair share of paint brushes, rollers and other accessories and here are the 3 tools that I simply cannot live without: 1. A High Quality Polyester Brush For

TIPS FOR EXTERIOR HOUSE PAINTING Clean, dry and dull. Sounds boring I know but when it comes to exterior painting, those are the three most important words. Here's why... Clean - Mildew is a common occurrence on home exteriors and if present, pressure washing will be necessary. The best thing to do

Photo courtesy of Quality Furniture Center A huge style staple right now, feature walls offer an easy way to highlight one aspect of the room. How do I love thee, feature wall? Let me count the ways: It can make a room more eye-catching. It's cheaper than painting the entire room. It's a great way