There’s no such thing as a “finished home.” Every day, you accumulate things and discard pieces that no longer spark joy. You regularly make simple fixes to your home to keep it in tip-top shape. Sometimes, you even rearrange the layout of your home or repaint your walls. Your space…
Why am I seeing a lot of images of indoor gardens in my FB and IG feeds? Am I in an echo chamber or is the interest for biophilic design becoming mainstream, hastened by Covid-19? https://www.myboysen.com/improve-your-well-being-with-biophilic-design/ Trends on Nature in Living Spaces The latest trends in product design, interior design…
I’ve always been scared of ghosts my entire life but I love watching horror films. Perhaps it’s a breather from all the romantic comedies and Koreanovelas I binge on or I just want to feel something different and extreme to shake me up. Maybe it’s a little bit of both. Still,…
Does this pandemic bring a dismal and gloomy air to your days? Get a colorful, fun, and vibrant spirit into your life by changing the colors in your home. Get to know these color schemes to have more confidence when choosing your paint color palettes. Most people choose neutrals when they…
Dun-dun-dun-dun! (dramatic sound effect) Hello, DIYer! You’ve reached the most challenging phase of the painting process—the surface preparation! Surface preparation will eat up your time. Depending on how big the painting project is, prepping usually takes more time than the actual painting. No matter how tedious it is, don’t skip…
No, don’t go away just yet. I promise this won’t be too technical. Instead, stay and this will give you a better understanding of the paint you’re using on your DIY projects. If you’re about to update your home interiors with new colors just in time for the Christmas season,…
The first time I heard about it, I was confused by the name Boysen AUTOMOTIVE Lacquer. I really thought Boysen was into making paint for cars. Wrong! When I asked Boysen’s technical guru, he said that the term “automotive finish” relates only to the high gloss finish of car paint.…
Hooray, you’ve decided to take the DIY painting challenge! You’ve picked the right color for your home as well. Now, what’s next? You can’t just go to the depot and buy paint without estimating how much product you’ll need. “Off the top of my head, I think I need 10…
Repeat after me: Boysen Plexibond is a specially formulated water-based acrylic polymer designed for mixing with Portland cement. Again, it isn’t a stand-alone product. Every week, we receive the same inquiry about Plexibond, so for this post, we’re emphasizing this one important point: NO, YOU CAN’T USE BOYSEN PLEXIBOND ON ITS…
The fourth Color Me Boysen DIY video is about the following tips when using Boysen colorants: Always use the same product family for your base paint and your colorant. The recommended ratio of colorant to paint is 1:16 Paint color darkens when it is dry. Mix enough paint for your…
There’s a certain calmness in taking on DIY projects that you usually feel when you create something with your hands. That’s why we prepared home makeover ideas for you. If your home needs some sprucing up and you don’t know where to start your renovation, let this game tell you…
I’ve never worn a superhero costume when I was young but if given the chance, I’d definitely be Darna. I mean, aside from obvious reasons (her super fashionista outfit), who here has never dreamt of flying up in the air and saving the day? At some point, everybody wants to…
Working from home has accelerated the practice of having virtual meetings. Tech companies scrambled to catch up with Zoom, the company that raked in revenues in the first months of global lockdowns. Now there are more options for videoconferencing needs, which is good because chances are this practice is going…
If you’re thriving in the new work-from-home arrangement, we’re happy for you! Check up on your close friends. Share your strength with them. Listen and encourage them without dismissing their anxieties. If you’re one of the worried ones, it’s okay. No need to rush your painting goals. If you feel…
If one of your goals in life is to build a home that makes everyone feel at home, creating a welcoming foyer should be your first step. This is the first thing people see when they enter your house. Not the living room, kitchen, and definitely not the bathroom (even…
Sometimes, deciding what color to paint your wall takes more time than the painting process. Choosing the right color for your home can be overwhelming, especially if there are so many colors to choose from. To narrow down your choices, ask yourself: How do you want your home to feel?…
How do you capture that vacay feel when travel is a no-go? Maximize those snug balconies in your homes to get some staycation feels. A balcony is a space outside of a building, usually enclosed by a wall or balustrade. In Manila, residents use this area as a storage space,…
If you’re looking for ways to spruce up your home, repainting should be the first on your list. It will dramatically change the feel and the look of your home without hurting your wallet. You’d even save more money if you will paint your walls. Browse this blog and you’ll…
Most of us have been stuck at home for months now because of the lockdown and I know it’s been hard for everyone but looking at the other side, it somehow helped some of us rediscover ourselves and reignited our love for baking. Just one quick scroll through the Facebook…