We’re taking a trip down to the Queen City of the South again—in a place where the ocean is clear and the talents are overwhelmingly good. One post isn’t enough to capture the music of Cebu City so here we are again to give you more. Of course, with the…
Tired of dull and dirty kitchens? Get a durable and easy-to-clean paint with an attractive finish. Duco finish it with Boysen Automotive Lacquer! This product is a lacquer-type paint that is used to achieve a high gloss and long-wearing finish. This tough but pretty sheen can withstand all the cooking and…
November 1 is one of the most important days in the Philippines when kinship is celebrated either very solemnly or with gaiety (including parties and mahjong), where some family members who hardly see each other, or may even not know each other, meet across the graves of ancestors. This year,…
If you want to waterproof your home, you need Bond, Plexibond! Our social media manager always receives questions about Boysen Plexibond so we figured maybe you can learn by heart how and where to use Boysen Plexibond by taking this quiz. Remember this important fact: YOU CAN’T USE BOYSEN PLEXIBOND…
It’s been a while since you held your brush up, ready to paint away. How have you been, DIYer? Hardware stores are finally reopening in line with the easing of the quarantine guidelines and you can finally push through with your painting projects. If one of the many things you…
When we came out with a post about dark walls two years ago for Undas, some people said that it’s madilim, nakakatakot, nakakalungkot. There were others though who welcomed the idea of having dark interiors. But painting your walls with dark colors requires boldness, expertise, or both. Here are ten styling…
I love the mood board we came up with some days ago, with the pastel colors of the Bubble Gum Jelly Bean color palette. The mood board shows a shabby chic style. However, these colors can be used for other interior styles too, and can be found in fashion as well.…
With masks on every time we step outside, our home is quite literally the only place that gives us a breathing space. It’s the only place where we feel truly safe to breathe. We’ve come to realize how important it is to invest in a home that can bring us…
As I watched David Attenborough’s latest film A Life on Our Planet, I felt at times helpless, horrified and almost hopeless. This man has been doing his best for Mother Earth since he was 28 years old. He has been fighting the good fight for the last 66 years and…
If you want to know how to paint metal surfaces, taking tests can be an effective way to learn. Whether you’re a pro or a novice DIYer, this quiz can help you brush up on what needs to be done when painting or repainting metal surfaces. To get a perfect…
I first heard the word Teflon while watching a certain television shopping network at home. The hosts were describing the non-stick coating ability of a pan. I was beyond amazed. Eggs just slid around the pan and spaghetti sauce can easily be removed with water. In my mind, I think,…
Color psychology teaches us that colors influence our well-being, and affect how we think, act, and feel. In these extraordinary times, let us harness the healing power of colors in our homes. Let’s use the light pastels of the Bubble Gum Jelly Bean color palette that we introduced last week. Colors…
A well-primed (and well-prepped) surface is the secret behind a long-lasting paint job. A primer serves as a preparatory coating that ensures better paint adhesion and durability. We apply it on bare surfaces to help seal the substrate and help the topcoat to adhere better. Some primers are formulated to help…
‘Tis the season to be jolly and to redecorate our homes just in time for Santa’s arrival. Well, hoping he’ll still come visit us this Christmas wearing his mask and face shield for safety. I’m guessing some of you already decorated your Christmas last September but if you feel like…
Bring back the bubble gum and jelly bean colors but this time in pastels. Life may be scary and dismal so let nostalgia take you to those days when life was playful, fun and simple. Leading color expert Pantone introduced the Spring/Summer 2021 fashion colors. “Offering a range of shades…
If you’re a novice DIY painter, this is your mock test to help you prepare for your future painting projects. Browse this blog and read up before taking it. We wrote about surface preparation tips to help you ace this quiz and accomplish your painting goals. If you already know…
In his seven decades of making remarkable films and telling substantial stories of each and every character he morphed into, Eduardo ‘Eddie’ Garcia, has widely been regarded as the greatest actor of all time. It’s not even an exaggeration. He spent almost his entire life perfecting his craft and setting the…
The changes that are happening around us demand from us a greater flexibility, creativity and resilience to survive these times. More than ever, we need our homes to become our sanctuaries, a place where we find relief, comfort and renewal. We offer you this color palette to make your home…
Staying active and creative can improve your overall well-being. If you’re finding it hard to make healthy changes, start small so you won’t feel overwhelmed. Just do 10 of something that you want to turn into a habit—it can be 10 push-ups or 10 minutes of reading per day. Some…