Now that the hubbub of the holidays is over, let’s welcome the new year with a clean and tidy home. Starting with the bedroom! We spend a third of our lives sleeping, so it makes sense to focus our energies into making sure our bedrooms are in tip-top shape. Here’s a bedroom cleaning guide to get you started! Declutter! It’s time to buckle down and take stock of all the knick knacks you have in your room. Decluttering doesn’t just open up your space for some good feng shui, but it…

Another year has passed and a new one beginning. Let’s look back at the top 5 blog posts for 2023. As in the top posts of previous years, all five are about painting tips. That makes us happy because it means that the blog Let it B is indeed a painting guide. It is a resource for Filipino homemakers to use when they are thinking about paint and other construction materials. Just click on the images below to get to the posts. #1 Estimate how much paint you would need https://www.myboysen.com/estimate-the-amount-of-paint/…

We have completed another orbit around the sun! Whether or not you believe that this time of year is the best for setting intentions and goals, you have to acknowledge that there’s always room for growth and we could all use a little motivation. Check out these inspiring Boysen colors. Sail Into The Horizon This is it. This may be the year. Imagine the places you could be and the things you could do. Make plans. It doesn’t have to be a big one either. It can be a small thing,…

The key to achieving your New Year’s Resolutions is to keep it simple. Take a full account of your life right now and what direction you’d like to go to for the new year. Think of 5 (or less!) things you’d like to work towards. Keep it simple, but make it specific. So, have you figured out your New Year’s Resolutions yet? If not, take the quiz below to get some ideas on what to try out. Hope this quiz gives you some fresh new ideas for your new year’s resolutions!…

Hello, Lettie. I would like to ask if I can use Boysen Cool Shades on concrete walls. I want the cooling effect for my home. Thank you! From, Boysen User K — Hi, Boysen User K! We do get a fair few inquiries from Boysen users asking if they can use Boysen Cool Shades on other areas of the house (like this one about a roof deck). I’m assuming they, like you, hope to get the cooling effect on more surfaces, not just the roof. After all, if you could paint…

Hi, Homies, Happy New Year to you! Did you get up at dawn to greet 2024 with a quiet ritual? Or were you partying all night so no early morning jaunts for you? Maybe you were hurkle-durkling (centuries-old Scottish term that means lounging in bed long after it’s time to get up) your way through the start of this new year? It seems like 2023 whooshed by so fast. And now it’s hello, 2024! I chose that photo for a reason. It makes me think of one of the Boysen projects…

With a new year comes a new color of the year from Pantone. For 2024, the color management company has chosen Peach Fuzz, a pale shade of orange. With its understated charm, we think it’s a stunner of a color. Compared to 2023’s Viva Magenta, Peach Fuzz is more subdued and sits comfortably in pastel territory. Pantone describes it as “a fresh approach to a new softness” and “sensitive but sweet and airy.” They add, “While centered in the human experience of enriching and nurturing the mind, body, and soul, it…

Actually, any time is a good time to work on developing better habits—not just at the start of the year. However, it is somewhat of a tradition to commit to such things whenever January rolls around. So, if you’re looking for ways to improve your painting competency, here are some habits second nature to professional painters that DIYers can emulate. Going Over the Label in Full Ignoring the product label is a rookie mistake. One that can quickly turn costly. A painting mistake can turn into painting problems that waste your…

As a child, I remember waking up super early on December 31st so I can accompany my mom to the nearby palengke. She, along with other adults with their unskilled and unpaid labor (children), would frantically scour the local market for a variety of round fruits to welcome the new year. Filipinos will usually prepare 12 (or sometimes 13) round fruits during their Media Noche. Round fruits have come to symbolize wealth, luck, and prosperity for the new year. Here’s a list of fruits to add to your grocery list! 1.…

There’s quite a bit to think about when working with wooden surfaces. Aside from surface prep work and choosing the right product, there are also possible defects to think about such as tannin stains and moisture blushing. For the latter, thankfully there’s Boysen Lacquer Flo. Here are tips from Boysen’s experts to keep in mind when working with it. Use It to Prevent Moisture Blushing When using lacquer-based wood varnishes, there is a possibility that you encounter a defect called moisture blushing. Moisture blushing will look like a milky-white film on…

Dear Homies, I want to keep this short so we can all go back to celebrating Christmas. We just don’t want to do that yet without sending you our warm and heartfelt Christmas greetings. In behalf of the blog team, thank you for joining us and being part of our community. We really appreciate the messages you send our way. This video is for you. Moreover, without our internal partners—our social media manager and the engineers that comprise the technical team—we wouldn’t be able to make solid content about Boysen’s many…

Not everyone, or maybe I should say most Filipinos, would reach for moody paint colors to use in their homes. If you’re not ready for it, you can always use pastel colors like in this home in Scotland. Click on the link if you want to look at two cohesive pastel color palettes that we made. However, if you are feeling brave enough to try moody paint colors for your home, then you can explore charcoal, seaweed green, chocolate, merlot, or midnight blue. These paint colors are taken from past Boysen…

Take a peek inside this small Boysen paint center. And by small, we really do mean the tiniest we have ever seen. We are proud to showcase the Boysen Bale Matua, a house and store miniature artwork by the talented Nhoda Muñoz. You might have seen the viral miniature barong-barong house that made its way around social media a few months ago. It was by artist Nhoda Muñoz and, as one of its details, it had miniature versions of reused Boysen cans. One can was portrayed as a laundry pale and…

A friend sent me this video of a multi-colored pastel house in Scotland which was voted Scotland’s Home of the Year in 2022. It’s called the Orkney Townhouse, and it looks absolutely scrumptious with all the pastel colors that you find inside and outside the house. It’s like colorful meringues or their French cousins, those round macarons that look all sweet and charming…which is what the vibe of this home is. Look at this! This Victorian townhouse renovation is owned by Jay and Rob, who relocated from London four years ago…

When carrying out home maintenance tasks, there’s often no escape from painting metal surfaces. Metal surfaces to paint can include your gate, roof, or if you have any outdoor metal furniture. You will, of course, need metal paint. It’s best to be prepared before actually starting. Heed these tips on what to keep in mind. Rust is the Enemy Rust is metal’s number one enemy. Underestimate it and it will, sooner or later, start to take over your metal. Ignored, it will spread to more and more areas eventually eating away…

Some of my fondest memories about Christmas when I was growing up are from the traditions that my family would do each year. It can be different for every household. For some, it’s setting up the Christmas tree, for others, it’s pouring over hours to perfect the signature family dish that’s going to be served during the celebration. Need fresh new ideas for Christmas traditions to try out this year? Take the quiz below! Browse through the blog and get into the Christmas mood with other fun holiday-themed quizzes and…

Make a cup of your favorite warm beverage, pick a spot around the dining table, and sit for a while. Let’s get creative and reimagine your dining room walls with the colors from the Live palette from the Boysen Color Trend 2022/23 collection. Silver Streak BCT21-7019S Light gray may seem like a boring choice for a dining room but don’t dismiss it just yet. Being a neutral color makes it a versatile hue that you can pair with a wide variety of colors and design styles. This makes it an excellent…

The birth rate in the Philippines has been in a steady decline for the last few years. Instead of having kids, a lot of people or couples are opting to get pets. I feel like I’ve been seeing more puppers inside strollers than actual human babies. That just goes to show how Filipinos can treat their own pets like they would their own flesh and blood. For all “fur-parents” out there, check out the article below on how to make your fur-babies feel at home right in your own home. First…

Here’s the sixth and last Christmas video for Holiday 2023. Watch Dave and Eric make these Santa hat photo frames. These are so easy to make. The only tool that you have to take care handling would be the hot glue gun. Popsicle sticks, cotton balls, and pictures of your nearest and dearest. Put these all together to make Christmas decors that are unique and personal. Other Christmas Crafts for 2023 Aside rom Santa hat photo frames, we’ve got four other video tutorials that we made just for you to give…