Do-It-Yourself Interior Painting is Like Money in the Bank

Trying to decide whether to do some home remodeling this year or leave your money in the bank? You can do both if you remodel with paint. “The cost of do-it-yourself interior painting is so low, it’s almost like remodeling without touching your bank account,” says Debbie Zimmer, spokesperson for the Paint Quality Institute.

The key, of course, is investing some sweat equity. Read more

Paint Offers Inexpensive Way for Homeowners to Freshen and Update their Homes

Individual style, mixed with budget-conscious decorating will drive 2011 paint color trends, according to Debbie Zimmer, paint and color expert at the Paint Quality Institute.

“There’s no escaping the state of the economy, even for homeowners who want to beautify their homes,” says Zimmer. “Rather than diving into large-scale renovation projects, in the coming year, consumers will search for inexpensive ways to freshen and update their homes. Many will conclude that painting is the perfect solution.”
By incorporating a few new paint colors, either as accent walls or throughout a room, homeowners will be able to enhance their living spaces economically with paint, she says. Read more

Let it Shine, It’s Not Just Paint Color That Counts

One of the best and fairly inexpensive tips for making a home look new again just before you sell it, is to give it a fresh coat of paint. However, it’s not only the color you paint it but also the sheen that gives it a radiant glow. Read more

What Color is Your Personality?

HGTV has got a quiz up on their website that will tell you what color your personality is. Are you wanting to paint a room in your home, but not sure what color to use? Maybe you should use whichever color is your personality! Go check out the quiz here!