Skim coating is a thin layer of joint compound (aka drywall mud) that smooths out rough or damaged surfaces, fills cracks, and gets the wall ready for a flawless paint job. Drywall mud can stick … Read more
Sugar soap is a go-to cleaner for various household cleaning jobs for homeowners these days. It’s made of sodium carbonate or sodium hydroxide, which are water-soluble and will help break down dirt, grime, and grease … Read more
Unfinished basement walls can make even the most organized space feel like a construction zone. Drywall is the go-to, sure—but it’s messy, time-consuming, and not always ideal for utility areas that deal with moisture, dents, … Read more
Painting porous surfaces like wood, particleboard, concrete, new plaster, etc., is sometimes tricky due to how much paint they can soak. You just bought a new 5-gallon paint tub, started applying it on the surface, … Read more
Velvet is a type of woven, tufted fabric with a short, dense pile of cut threads evenly distributed. The fabric was made of silk in the past, but nowadays, it can be made of other … Read more
Ah, alcoves—the cozy little nooks of your home that are basically begging for attention, yet somehow always play second fiddle to the “main stage” walls. Deciding whether to paint them darker or lighter isn’t just … Read more
Picture this: It’s been years since you’ve updated the wallpaper in your home, and now you’re ready for a change. The only problem is that you have no idea how to remove vinyl wallpaper without … Read more
Plain apartment walls can feel more like a blank canvas than a cozy home, especially when you’re a renter juggling style and strict lease rules. Wallpaper sounds tempting, but the thought of dealing with glue, … Read more
When it comes to high-end paints and wallpapers, Farrow and Ball is a name that always seems to come up. They’re well established in the UK and are starting to make serious waves in Europe … Read more
Over time, it is likely that a canvas painting will be exposed to smoke in some way, whether that is from cigarette smoke, being placed near a fireplace, or after surviving a house fire. No … Read more