The living room—host to everything from social hours and quiet afternoons with a good book to family game nights and sushi-and-movie dates—is one of the most versatile parts of your home, and it should have a design aesthetic to match. This year, a mix of soothing neutrals and deep, dramatic […]
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Sherwin-Williams 2024 Color of the Year, Upward (SW 6239) is described as a “denim blue with calm gray understones” as well as a “breezy, blissful blue,” according to the company. Courtesy of Sherwin-Williams High traffic areas in your home should get a paint refresh every three to five years, so […]
Inevitably, life happens, and your painted walls will get their share of scuffs and stains over time. When your walls show undesirable marks, it’s important to act quickly. The longer the stain stays on the wall, the more permanent it becomes. In most cases, you can remove stains and smudges […]
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Adding color with paint is a quick and easy way to add style and personality to a living room, but get it wrong, and you could risk ruining the main room in your home. Color (even if you’re using neutrals) should be the first thing to consider when you are […]
Your bedroom walls are a blank canvas just waiting to be adorned with style and creativity that suits YOU. If you’re inspired by minimalist Scandi rooms, bold and lively hues, or creative and artistic designs, there’s something out there to hang up. Whether you’re aiming for a serene and tranquil […]
Home Improvement Plus, a reader grapples with water in a basement that has never had leaks. Send your home improvement questions to [email protected] Ask the Remodeler offers steps for removing mold and mildew from a fence before you paint. By Mark Philben, The Boston Globe June 7, 2023 | 10:30 […]
We’ll be the first to admit that waking up early and leaving a cozy bed isn’t always that enticing, but creating a bedroom that’s energizing and mood-boosting can make it a whole lot easier (or, at the very least, it’ll be nice to look at!). Since colors and light affect […]