Review: Martha Stewart Living vs. Glidden Paint: Price, Quality, More…

We’ve been raving about Ralph Lauren Paint since we first used it to paint our then-tan dining room mocha brown about 3 years ago. It did that job in just one coat, with one gallon of paint, and we were impressed. We’ve since repainted that room (as part of our first floor remodel in December), and again used Ralph Lauren. Jocie also ran a comparo between Ralph Lauren,Valspar, Duron, and... 

Painting Supplies Checklist: What you need to do the job right!

As painting is an opportunity for “artistic expression,” the job often falls happily to me.  We are currently in the process of re-doing our guest bathroom (more to come from Ethan), and I am pulling out the paint supplies and hanging out in the paint section of our local Home Depot to prepare for my part of the remodel.  Here are some tools/supplies that are a must when painting interior... 

How to Dispose of Paint

It’s good to keep a little extra paint around for touch-ups, but over time it’ll start to accumulate. Before you know it, you have tons of paint that isn’t even current. Or, perhaps like me, the previous owner left you quite the “treasure trove” of leftover paints. Either way, it’s important to know how to dispose of paint properly. This post will layout all the... 

Paint to Hide Defects, Dents and Dings

While everyone prefers smooth, flat, undamaged drywall, the reality is that most older homes (or homes with children) have a couple of dents and dings in their interior walls.  The best solution for these imperfections is to lightly sand the surface, use drywall compound to fill the dents, and then sand the compound flat and smooth with a very fine grain sandpaper.   Even after using this technique,... 

The Best Way to Store Paint

I have a ton of leftover paint. Jocie and I have painted just about every room in the house and we always keep excess paint for touch-ups. But what is the best way to store that paint? How to Store Paint Paint can last a long time, especially if you take the time to store it properly. Store the paint someplace cool and dry. Keep cans away from furnaces that can cause temperature fluctuations. When... 

Painting vs. Staining Quarter Round & Shoe Molding Trim

We’ve written a fair amount of the past two weeks about installing baseboard and quarter round for hardwood floors, and the right finish nailer for doing this job. One recurring question from fellow DIYers tackling this project is whether you should lay quarter round that matches the wood floor or just paint the quarter round white to match the baseboard. While there’s no hard and fast... 

Walmart Colorplace Flat White Ceiling Paint Review

If you’re looking for cheap paint, Walmart’s your place.  For a mere $10, you can become the proud owner of a whole gallon of Colorplace Flat White Ceiling Paint.  $43 will garner you a 5 gallon bucket.  To put this in perspective, a gallon of our favorite paint, Ralph Lauren from Home Depot, costs a whopping $27/gallon.  Walmart’s ceiling paint is 60% off this retail high,... 

Benjamin Moore Paint: Is it worth the price?

As promised, I used Benjamin Moore’s Regal Eggshell finish paint (with a deep base)in the color “Sea Star” for our dining room. When picking out a color, I was very pleased with the variety and color selection B. Moore provides – they were stylish and fresh. As for the painting itself, I had heard B.Moore is top of the line in application (even and full coverage) and durability.... 

Primer Worth the Price? Valspar, Behr, and Kilz Review

You may be thinking, “Wait, did I already read this post?” Congrats, you are not crazy, this is a sequel to Paint Worth the Price? Valspar, Duron, Behr, and Ralph Lauren Review AND Valspar One Coat Primer. After my previous posts, I received a lot of good input from fabulous readers like yourself, who recommended Kilz Primer, since my experience with Valspar left me wanting more. So,... 

Before and After: Home Office

This week’s “Before and After” features our home office. You may have read some about this project when I reviewed paint brand options.When we moved into our house this room was the least offensive to the eye. I really liked the chair rail and didn’t mind the sage green color. Two years later, I’m bored with the color and HATE the off-white trim. The walls were chipping...