Posts by Michael DiNicola

A harsh couple of winters is all it takes for your home’s exterior to take a turn for the ugly. Whether it’s looking a little faded or paint is cracking and chipping, giving your home a face-lift with a fresh coat of paint will not only boost your curb appeal, but could potentially raise your…

Want to boost your kitchen’s appearance without breaking the bank? One way to revitalize your cooking space and cut-costs is to paint your existing kitchen cabinets. It’s a great way to salvage old and outdated cabinets, while saving you the cost of a complete cabinet replacement, which can get pretty pricey. However, there are a…

Have you ever thought about how paint color affects mood? Look around you. Did you notice that a lot of fast food restaurants use red throughout the dining area? There is a reason for that. It helps stimulate appetites, and you may find that you eat more than you normally would. In contrast, blue has…

Wallpaper was, at one time, all the rage. Floral and textured wallpaper patterns dominated home interiors, but today even the most elegant homes rely on paint to create a beautiful interiors. Paint is much easier to apply and change than wallpaper and it’s less expensive. With some creativity you can even use interior paint to…

After choosing your paint color, the next step is to choose the paint sheen. However, it’s crucial that you select the right sheen depending on where the paint will be applied. Both oil- and latex-based paints are available in a range of sheens – think shininess. Here’s a quick primer on sheen from matte to…

As the weather gets cooler outdoor home improvement projects may be coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop home improvement all together. In fact, it may be the perfect time to start a painting project. Although before any painting begins, regardless of whether you’re hiring a professional or planning to…

Make your house a home by putting your own creative spin on your interior design. Some of the easiest ways to enhance your home’s interior without knocking down walls and investing a large amount of time and money include updating the trim, painting and refinishing your floors. These projects can also go a long way…

To upgrade your curb appeal quickly and on a budget there are several home improvement projects that can be tackled. The projects will not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of your home, but can ultimately increase your home’s value. Here are some home improvement projects that provide a high return on your investment:

The holiday season is fast approaching. With Thanksgiving right around the corner there’s likely a lot of pressure for your home to look its best for the friends and family you’ll be hosting this season. If your home hasn’t undergone any updates in the past several years and you’re looking for ways to refresh quickly…

Before diving into an interior painting job, there are a few serious choices to be made. First, you must decide on the color; second, you’ll want to select an appropriate sheen and third, you have to pick between oil and latex based paint. While the first two decisions are on most every homeowner’s mind before…