November 2021

How to Stain a Wooden Deck Enhance and protect your outdoor design by learning how to stain a deck with these simple steps using deck stain. First Steps When staining your deck, first make sure it is clean and dry. That means staining as soon as possible after your deck is complete to prevent dust […]

Replacing Planks Planks that have cracked, split or rotted may need to be removed. Individual planks may be pried up and replaced with new lumber of the same type. Although a structurally sound choice, newer wood will not match older when using a clear sealer or a semi-transparent stain.  Selecting a Stain or Paint If

Spackle vs. Joint Compound: What’s the Difference?  that typically comes ready to use in small tubs or squeeze tubes. It’s intended for filling small imperfections or repairing damage in both plaster and drywall, TESTIMONIALS When to Use Spackle Reach for spackle whenever you need to fill small imperfections in drywall or plaster walls or cover

Spackle vs. Joint Compound: What’s the Difference? Below, we’ve outlined the main difference between spackle and joint compound to help you choose the right one for your home improvement project. What Is Spackle? Spackle, sometimes called “spackling,” is a product made of gypsum powder combined with binding agents that typically comes ready ABOUT Professional Quality Plaster

Spackle vs. Joint Compound: What’s the Difference? Wait a second — spackle and joint compound aren’t the same thing? Though they seem similar, spackle and joint compound serve completely different purposes. Find out which one is right for your project. TESTIMONIALS  professional results as a often comes down to choosing the right product for your

Selecting a Stain or Paint, A deck that is in good condition with minimal splintering and uniform color throughout is a good candidate for a semi transparent stain , which soaks into the wood and leaves the grain of the wood visible. Solid stains, as we use on this project, coat the surface of the wood

Inviting Home Exterior Color Palettes , From classic to bold, showcase your style with inspiration from these exterior paint color schemes that offer serious curb appeal. Pewter + White + Red The red door provides a touch of sophisticated sass to this traditional-style home. TESTIMONIALS Paint colors: Behr Pewter Mug + Behr Swan Wing + Behr Beluga + Behr Awning Red Canary

Choosing an Interior Paint Finish: Sheen and Gloss 101 Put the finishing statement on your paint color of choice by selecting a sheen that enhances the look of the surface. Sheen, or paint finish, is a measure of how much light reflects off a painted surface, resulting in gloss—or a lack thereof. Consider some of

Power washing a deck seems like a simple task. Just point and shoot, right? But the reality is that without the right equipment and knowledge, power washing your deck can potentially cause costly or even irreparable harm to the wood. Remember to start in an area that would be easy to repair or replace. For