Remember those days when life was slow and oh so mellow, when people didn’t walk around with heads deep down into their mobile phones, when you could hear birds chirp, feel a cool breeze tousling your hair, when you didn’t have to push your way through a crowd because there…
To stay sane, one needs to find time to step away from the hectic 9-to-5 every now and then. For this, a lot of us turn to traveling and even going on mini, everyday adventures like checking out the new exhibit at the nearby art gallery. Make the most of…
We only spend a few hours sitting down in our dining rooms but it’s a place that can get real messy, real fast. Especially so if you have kids or pets in the house. Or perhaps you’re a messy eater, too? We serve and eat food in our dining rooms…
Bea made a dollhouse for a niece, and she shows us how she did it in this video tutorial. This project needs some basic carpentry so enlist someone’s help if your DIY skills are limited to finishing and painting. The cut list mentioned in video is as follows: 2 pcs.…
Stop! Don’t head to the hardware store just yet. Know how much paint you need first so you have just the right amount for your project. We know just the tool to help you: the Boysen App’s Paint Calculator! What is Paint Coverage Estimation Paint coverage estimation can tell you…
We’ve officially entered into the Year of the Dragon. Many Eastern cultures consider this to be an extremely exciting time as the mythical dragon is associated with luck, prosperity, and fortune. Because of this, there’s usually an increase in birth rate in Asian countries when the year of the Dragon…
Still another interior design trend for 2024 is Bookshelf Wealth, and it is in fact, considered to be 2024’s major design trend. Books are used as a major design element in the home. This microtrend blew up especially for the Booktokers, a sub-community of Tiktokers that are into books and…
In the previous Boysen PinTanong Konstrukt episode, Engineer Calvin from Konstrukt Construction Chemicals discussed the common problems on bare concrete. This includes cracks, unevenness, and roughness. He further explained that these can be resolved with Konstrukt products specifically designed to repair concrete imperfections. In this episode, he’s going over how…
Valentine’s Day is here once again. With it comes a bombardment of social media posts letting us know of promos for vacation spots, restaurants offering date night meal sets, and bundle deals from shops selling chocolates and flowers. So much spending! Before you hit add to cart, maybe these hues…
Whether you’re working from home or at an office, one thing’s for sure. It’s probably…not the most organized place in the world, to put it kindly. We spend almost a third of our day at our work stations. So, it’s probably a good idea to keep it clean and organized.…
Hi Lettie, I need expert advice please on what color to use for a new farmhouse that we’re constructing in Pampanga. The house is situated on a big lot with rice fields on the side and at the back of the house. I want the look to be minimalist, perhaps…
Bea is at it again. She’s testing more paint hacks found on the internet. What works and what doesn’t? https://youtu.be/ODsl3gmycbM In this video, these are the paint hacks that she is testing: applying silicone on paper tape and painting over to create clean lines separate bristles of paint brush with…
We get a lot of inquiries about recommendations for clear topcoats. Though Boysen Clear Acrylic Emulsion has “clear” in its name, it’s not one of the products we recommend for a topcoat (see what it’s really for here). Instead, pick from the Boysen products in the list below. Keep in…
Heard of Boysen’s The Color Library? If you’re a paint or color lover, you have to drop by! Here are some things you shouldn’t miss during your visit to this one-of-a-kind concept store. More than 1,300 Colorbooks Presenting the star of the show: the Colorbooks! The Color Library is dominated…
Welcome to part 2 of the 2024 Lucky Colors for the Chinese New Year. In case you missed the first one, check it out here. There are many ways to usher in the Lunar New Year, one of those ways is by refreshing your space with your sign’s lucky hues.…
Few things can make your painted surface look aged and old as well as fading can. The unevenness in color can be unsightly especially when it’s very noticeable. But why does this happen anyway? We can explain. Why the Color of Your Paint is Fading Look up! The biggest culprit…
Chinese New Year is just around the corner! Have you started prepping your home to usher the new year in? If not, check out this article for a quick and easy guide. Are you ready to be a magnet for health, wealth, and happiness? Pick out your Chinese Zodiac below…
It’s January 31! It’s like January 1 to 30 Usain-Bolted themselves to this day. Seriously, where did the month go? It doesn’t matter though, because we’ve got all the time to renovate or redecorate our homes to fit the 2024 us. Those who are now in the thick of giving…
Say you’ve found a possible color for your painting project but you’re not 100 percent sure about it yet. That’s normal! To help you lessen your second-guessing, we’ve got a few suggestions on what you can do. By the end, you’ll either be more confident of your color choice or…