How to Choose Paint Colors for Your Home
Simple tips to pick the right paint colors without feeling overwhelmed.
December 15, 2024Tips & Advice
Helpful articles about painting, drywall repair, and basement finishing. Learn from our experience to make your projects easier.
Interior vs Exterior Paint - What You Need to Know
Why you can't use interior paint outside and what happens if you do.
December 10, 2024How to Prep Walls Before Painting
Good prep work is the secret to a paint job that looks professional.
December 5, 2024Best Time of Year to Paint Your House
Weather matters more than you think for interior and exterior painting.
November 28, 2024How Long Does Paint Take to Dry?
When you can touch it, when you can add another coat, and when it's fully cured.
November 20, 2024Should You Paint or Replace Your Trim?
How to decide whether your baseboards and trim need paint or full replacement.
November 15, 2024How to Paint a Room in One Day
A realistic plan to finish a room from start to cleanup in a single day.
November 10, 20248 Common Painting Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
The mistakes DIYers make most often and what to do instead.
November 5, 2024Flat, Eggshell, Satin, Semi-Gloss: Paint Finishes Explained
Which paint finish to use where and why it matters.
October 28, 2024How Often Should You Repaint Your Home?
A realistic guide to when different areas need fresh paint.
October 20, 2024How to Fix Small Holes in Drywall
Simple steps to repair nail holes and small damage in your walls.
October 15, 20247 Signs Your Drywall Needs Repair
How to spot drywall problems before they get worse.
October 10, 2024What Causes Cracks in Walls?
Understanding why walls crack and when you should worry.
October 5, 2024How to Match Wall Texture After a Repair
Tips for making drywall repairs blend in with textured walls.
September 28, 2024Water Damaged Drywall: Repair or Replace?
How to assess water damage and decide what needs to happen.
September 20, 2024How to Fix Nail Pops in Drywall
Why nails pop out of your walls and how to fix them permanently.
September 15, 2024Drywall vs Plaster: What's in Your Walls?
How to tell what your walls are made of and why it matters.
September 10, 2024How to Prepare Your Walls for Selling Your Home
Wall repairs and paint tips that help homes sell faster.
September 5, 2024Fixing Damaged Drywall Corners and Edges
How to repair those vulnerable spots where walls meet.
August 28, 2024Why Do Walls Crack in Winter?
The seasonal reason your walls develop cracks when it gets cold.
August 20, 2024Is Finishing Your Basement Worth It?
An honest look at costs, benefits, and whether it makes sense for you.
August 15, 2024Basement Finishing Ideas on a Budget
How to finish your basement without breaking the bank.
August 10, 2024How to Waterproof a Basement Before Finishing
Essential moisture control steps before you close up the walls.
August 5, 2024Best Flooring Options for Basements
Which floors work best below grade and which ones to avoid.
July 28, 2024Basement Egress Window Requirements Explained
What the code requires if you want a legal bedroom in your basement.
July 20, 2024How to Insulate a Basement Properly
The right way to insulate basement walls without creating moisture problems.
July 15, 2024Basement Ceiling Options: Drywall vs Drop Ceiling
Comparing your main options and when each one makes sense.
July 10, 2024Creating a Home Office in Your Basement
How to build a productive workspace below grade.
July 5, 2024Basement Lighting Tips: How to Brighten Underground Spaces
Lighting strategies that make basements feel less like basements.
June 28, 202410 Common Basement Finishing Mistakes to Avoid
Learn from other people's expensive errors before you start your project.
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