QUESTIONNAIRE: Is it Better to Paint or Restain Wood Cabinets
ARE PAINTED CABINETS BETTER THAN STAINED? I love most 1990s oak cabinets. Crazy right? I know that 90% of you curse your oak, maple, or…
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The 16+ Best Paint Colors to Update Light Wood Cabinets, Trim, & Flooring
Maple, Cherry, Oak, Pine, & More… Whether you need the perfect paint color to update your light wood cabinets, trims, flooring, or furniture, the best…
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The Best Paint Colors to Update Hunter Green (Tiles, Carpet, Countertop)
PAINT COLORS TO MODERNIZE YOUR FOREST GREEN-HUED ROOM In the late 1980s and early 1990s, green (especially hunter and forest green) was a popular choice…
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What Paint Colors & Countertops Go Best With Black Appliances
updatingWhile stainless steel is undoubtedly the most popular appliance finish for a kitchen, black takes a close second, and white…well, that’s a whole different topic….
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How to Update Venetian Gold & Santa Cecilia Granite Countertops
If you have Venetian Gold, Santa Cecilia, Giallo Ornamental, or a similar granite countertop, I understand why you’re here. On the other hand, if you’re…
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The 6 Best Paint Colors for Almond or Bone Bathroom Fixtures
Beige Tubs, Toilets, & Sinks – these colors have you covered. Almond bathrooms can be buuuutt-ugly, and I have no problem saying that without worrying…
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How to Reduce Echo in a Room
How to Improve the Acoustics in Your Room (Decoratively) Hello hello hello… In the good old days (you know, the 90s), echoing didn’t seem to…
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How to Coordinate Wood Stains Like a Pro: Oak, Maple, Cherry, Alder (& More)
Match & Coordinate Different Wood Tones Have you always wanted to coordinate wood stains like a pro? Or maybe it’s just a one-time thing, and…
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Update Older Dark Wood Cabinets With Modern Countertops & Backsplashes
Refresh Your Kitchen With These 4 Trendy Palettes Gone are the days when you could do a full, quality kitchen remodel for under 15k. These…
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Is Black Still a Trendy Hardware Finish for 2025?
Lighting, Hardware, Faucets: Is black outdated already? For several years, Black has been a popular choice for faucets, light fixtures, and hardware. But is black…
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Dark Room Decorating 101: Paint, Light, Decor (4 blog posts)
Ideas to Design & Decorate a Dark Room, Basement, or Family Room When I look at my analytics (which tell me what many of you…
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The Best Paint Colors for Red Wood Cabinets, Trim, & Floors
Do you have red-stained wood cabinets or flooring? Or maybe you have trim with a particularly picky red or pink hue? Don’t worry; I’ve got…
