It’s always difficult to estimate the amount of paint needed for a job. Experienced painters can usually tell. However, since the amount of paint varies greatly with the type of painting as well as the type of surface that is being painted, it’s best to do a little math before you go out and buy. Image Credit: nolaclutterbusters Different Surfaces Absorb Different amounts of Paint You can intuitively tell whether or not a certain surface absorbs more or less paint. For example, ... Read Full Story

History of Faux Painting Introduction Painting has a long history. Even before we started building homes, we started painting. Decorating cave walls was an attempt to personalize the surroundings and make the environment look beautiful. Painting had other objectives as well, like talking about spirituality, the painters’ sojourn with wild etc., but these objectives became the subject matter not the art form, for the cave paintings. With time, our race mastered this art of painting and the w... Read Full Story

Caring for your paintbrushes and other painting implements is extremely important. Good paintbrushes cost money, and the best way to maximize your return on investment is to keep them well cleaned. Let’s look at the basics of Cleaning Paintbrushes and Rollers. Image Credit: massdistraction Cleaning Paintbrushes A properly cleaned brush will not only last longer, it will also apply the paint onto the surface more effectively. A little known secret is to coat the brush with the solvent ... Read Full Story

When doing your own log cabin improvement, it’s a great choice to have it build in a sturdy and affordable way. With the suffocating life in the urban areas, most people prefer living in areas where the living structures are made of natural timbers. In this article you will learn how to do your own log cabin improvement as well as log home refinishing for your log cabin. In the 15th century, there was not much log cabin improvement done. The log cabin structures during that time me... Read Full Story

If you are just getting started on building your first log home, congratulations for being a first-time log homeowner. You may have a few questions about what to expect, and that is perfectly natural. Here are a few tips about the process of building your log home.   1) For the average-sized custom log home, which is around 2500 square feet, it can take about six months from breaking the ground to the completion of the log cabin (note that design and preparation is not included in your time c... Read Full Story

Loan modification sounds simple enough: you basically ask your lender to change your mortgage terms on the basis of your financial hardship. If you’re one of the millions of American homeowners who want to stop foreclosure, it may just be the solution you’re looking for. If all goes well, you can get your loan modified in just a few weeks and start getting your life back on track.   Unfortunately, it’s a bit less simple than that. Lenders aren’t all too willing to restructure your mortgage a... Read Full Story

Depending on your personality, decorating can be an aspect of owning a log home that you enjoy or that you loathe. While one person delights in finding that perfect color or fabric, the next person has cold sweats just trying to match something to go with the deep browns inherent in a log cabin.   You can take the worry out of any decorating project, whether it be finding the right color scheme or picking the right furnishings to go with your log home, if you simply remember some critical el... Read Full Story

Depending on your personality, decorating can be an aspect of owning a log home that you enjoy or that you loathe. While one person delights in finding that perfect color or fabric, the next person has cold sweats just trying to match something to go with the deep browns inherent in a log cabin. You can take the worry out of any decorating project, whether it be finding the right color scheme or picking the right furnishings to go with your log home, if you simply remember some critical ... Read Full Story

Modern and contemporary interior design styles for Log Homes are defined by clean lines accentuated by sculptural furnishings, art, and bold contrast. Some find contemporary style stark and unwelcoming while others find the underlying simplicity refreshing. Almost everyone can enjoy the uncluttered, relaxing vibe of modern style. Colors used in contemporary and modern design for Log Home range from neutrals to bright colors, though it is the use of black that defines the contemporary pale... Read Full Story

Modern and contemporary interior design styles for Log Homes are defined by clean lines accentuated by sculptural furnishings, art, and bold contrast. Some find contemporary style stark and unwelcoming while others find the underlying simplicity refreshing. Almost everyone can enjoy the uncluttered, relaxing vibe of modern style. Colors used in contemporary and modern design for Log Home range from neutrals to bright colors, though it is the use of black that defines the contemporary pale... Read Full Story