The holiday season is a truly magical time of year, but it also happens to an incredibly busy time year too! The key to avoiding the stress that often bubbles up at this time of year is preparation. We've gathered our top holiday tips to help you make this holiday season the most beautiful and

Owning a business isn't just about making money, and Phil Apostolico, WOW 1 DAY PAINTING's Franchise Partner in Durham, North Carolina, knows that. In fact, one of the things he's looking forward to most about his new business, is building, developing and mentoring his new team. That, and being a

DECEMBER 2019 - MERLOT The holiday season is here and we're definitely feeling festive. Tis the season for spending time with friends and family. (Which may or may not include a glass of wine or two.) These social gatherings filled with lively conversations have inspired our choice for December's

Your entrepreneurial story starts now. But what does the path ahead look like? We've broken down the journey to franchise ownership step-by-step, so that you know exactly what to expect. Stage 1: Introductory Call It all starts with a screening phone call. This is a call with one of our Franchise

When you're redecorating your home, you want to create a space that is comfortable and liveable for you and your family. However, you also want it to feel warm and welcoming for guests. It's all about striking that balance of comfort and elegance in each and every space. Think beyond just the

Painting your house on your own is a ton of work and can take up quite a bit of your time. It also requires expertise, as you'll need to master at least basic painting skills in order to ensure you end up with a smooth finish. If you're painting the exterior of your home or even just a single room,

When you're painting a room, your main focus is typically the walls. However, it's just as important to carefully consider how paint will look on the trim and molding in your space. With trim and molding, most people stick to neutral tones to complement the main colors in the room, with the real

NOVEMBER 2019 - MUSHROOM November is the heart of fall, which always has us feeling like we're ready to get cozy and stay indoors. When the weather turns cooler and the days become shorter, we naturally want to surround ourselves with warm, earthy elements. This shows up in everything from the

When your kids get older and move away to college or just decide it's time to live on their own, this presents an interesting problem. When you suddenly find yourself with an extra room in your home, what do you do with it? The possibilities are practically endless-you could create a home gym,

Painting a ceiling can be a little awkward to do on your own, even in spaces with lower or regular height ceilings. However, if you happen to have extra tall ceilings, it's even more difficult. So, if you have higher ceilings, how do you go about painting them? Painting your high ceilings Before

Design trends are constantly changing and evolving and in most spaces it's relatively easy to make updates to keep your home looking fresh. However, some rooms take a bit more work to update and can end up looking dated as a result. Case in point: the kitchen. A full kitchen renovation can be

Many people find themselves living in smaller spaces these days. When you don't have a ton of room, it's important to find innovative ways to give you all the space you need. So if you've got a small apartment and suddenly find yourself needing a home office, a nursery, or don't want to have your