It’s a tough world out there that’s why we need to be there for each other. You are not alone. There’s already too much pressure in our lives so don’t try to carry all the burden on your own. Reach out to your loved ones or anyone who can help.…
Not many of us are daring enough to paint our home exteriors black. But black could be beautiful especially if you have greenery. The foliage against a black background can look really stunning. We have a post showing the clean and classic white as the paint color for home exteriors,…
Sealers and primers are essentially the same. They’re both preparatory coatings that seal the surface, provide better paint adhesion, and prepare it for the succeeding topcoat. The only difference is that most Boysen sealers are clear coats while Boysen primers are pigmented. Deciding which product to choose between a sealer…
Boysen has partnered with Architecture & Design de Oro: Cagayan de Oro Design Week 2020. This event is organized by the Cagayan de Oro Chapter of the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP), and will run on two weekends, November 13-14 and November 20-21. Register Now for These A&DDO Webinars…
The Pinoy landscape can be lambent, vibrant, lush, temperamental, and tame. There are many sides to it just like the Pinoy himself. Inside the Pinoy beats a passionate heart that feels deeply for his family, his village, his country. Our origins are complex and so is this color palette with…
2020 has been a lot to process. There’s really no way to soften the blow of the past few months. We don’t always have to see the good in every situation, we just have to be there for each other. If you’re feeling lost and overwhelmed, we hope to give…
I just read about a room psychologist’s recommendations on how to create rooms for HSPs. I had to google what that meant, and found out that HSP stands for highly sensitive person. There were two things I didn’t know about. First, I never knew that there is such a profession as…
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…