By: Alyssa Foster Painting your house can be an exciting and rewarding DIY project. Whether you're looking to freshen up the interior or give your home's exterior a facelift, a fresh coat of paint can completely transform the look and feel of your space. However, achieving a professional-looking finish requires careful preparation and execution.
Using interior limewash is a unique way of transforming your living spaces. It has been around for centuries and is one of the oldest paints known to man. Limewash is a natural and eco-friendly paint made from a mixture of water, lime, and pigments. It is commonly used to add a rustic and organic
The use of color in a home is an important and powerful tool in creating a balanced and harmonious living space. A home that is visually pleasing and in balance helps create a sense of peace and tranquility. The practice of Feng shui has long been used to bring balance and harmony to homes,
One of the first things I learned when I joined DeHaan Painting was that paint color comes with a sheen. I always thought sheen just meant how shiny something was… turns out that’s only a fraction of what sheen actually is. This deep dive into the world of painting will be two parts, starting
Let’s be honest with each other, getting your house professionally painted—interior or exterior—is expensive. Professional painters are backed with insurance, years of experience, and proper equipment which tends to come with a hefty price tag. Naturally, you go online and find someone else who’ll do it for less than a third of a price.
For many, the New Year inspires people to change their lives and better themselves. But what about your home? According to the American Time Use Survey, Americans spend about 62% of their waking time at home. Over at DeHaan Painting, we think your home should represent you and be your sanctuary from the outside
“Back in my day, even the paint used to try to kill ya!” said a grandpa somewhere, reclining in his oversized ottoman as the grandkids complain about helping grandma with chores. This memoir falls in line with all the other stereotypical things older relatives tend to use to gently remind us how it was
(Psst... It’s Not White) Did someone forget to tell your two-year old that sticky hands and white walls don’t mix? Or maybe you just like your home to look fresh, airy, and clean? Either way, you probably know the pain of scrubbing your white walls every couple of weeks because they just can’t seem
The color red is typically used to portray passion and vibrancy, it tends to scream “Look at me! Here I am!” However, Sherwin Williams’ 2023 Color of the Year is a subdued, earthy shade of red– bordering on pink depending on who you ask– that is cozier and inviting, making it far easier to
