People will soon be closing up their cottages for winter and typically spending more time in city where their main home is located.  If this is you and you find this time of year depressing, then there’s nothing stopping you from bringing some of your cottage life back to your main home with some décor changes.  You can easily do this with paint colour on the walls, artwork and by changing your window coverings.  In the article below, you can read and get some ideas.

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If you’re ambitious enough and have some experience, you may be considering undertaking some home painting projects on your own rather than hiring a professional painter.  There are some things that you may want to review before starting however.  First off, the prep time is probably going to be 90% of the job but it will make all the difference in giving you a nice surface to paint on and great results.  The second consideration is buying quality paint and tools for the job.  Finally, you need to ensure your safety.

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October is the most popular time of year to update a home’s interior – especially in preparation for holiday entertaining.  Painting is by far the most affordable way to undertake such a project and one that can have the most impact of anything you choose to do.  It all depends on the colour you use.  With such a wide variety of paint colours to choose from, it can get a little overwhelming.  In today’s article we feature a woman who owns a Victorian home that she updated using paint.  The colours were based on her decision to create a calming atmosphere as well as suit the character of the home.

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A home’s exterior looks great with a wooden fence and/or deck to make it look more inviting. In addition, wood is much more durable than other materials however, it will deteriorate over time if you don’t protect it with a stain. Below you will find tips on how to prepare a deck or fence for staining and information on proper application.

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