5 Tips for Clean Lines When Using Stencils

5 Tips for Clean Lines When Using Stencils
Photo by Anna Shvets

Stencils offer an easy way to create a totally unique look for any project. But as easy as it might seem to use them, the following tips can help you get the best results for your next painting project.

1. Correctly prepare the walls

First, check to see if the walls are dry and clean. Additionally, the wall must be flat and texture-free if you intend to use a stencil on it. 

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5 Tips for Creating a Multi-Purpose Room

While the “work from home” trend had already been growing, COVID put it into overdrive. 

As a result, our homes have had to serve us in ways we never could have anticipated. Home is no longer just a place we go to unwind at the end of the day; it also serves as an office, a school, a restaurant, a movie theater, a gym, and frequently several of these functions simultaneously.

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10 Decorating Ideas to Make Your Space Feel Larger

10 Decorating Ideas to Make Your Space Feel Larger

A small space can either feel charming or challenging. But changing out decor and design elements can have a big impact on how open your home feels. If you’re struggling to maximize your quaint space, a few little adjustments could make all the difference. Before you consider a renovation (or even a move), incorporate these 10 decorating ideas and watch your small-space transformation come to life.

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5 Simple Ways to Lower Your Electric Bill

5 Simple Ways to Lower Your Electric Bill

Do you ever dread opening your monthly electric bill because you know it’s going to be higher than you want it to be? Fortunately, there are many simple ways to lower your electric bill and hopefully save a little money each month. Some of these methods require a little work and investment, but they’re a great idea in the long run.

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How to Use Pantones 2023 Magenta Color

The Pantone Color Institute has selected a color of the year every 20 years, and their selection for 2023 is a beautiful shade of magenta. An electrifying red tone, “Viva Magenta” (18-1750) shows little restraint. It grabs attention, but it’s also inspiring. 

Pantone refers to its most recent choice as “a shade rooted in nature descending from the red family and expressive of a new signal of strength.”

Says the company, “Viva Magenta is brave and fearless, and a pulsating color whose exuberance promotes a joyous and optimistic celebration, writing a new narrative.”

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