

In Episode 2 of Online Oliver, he gives us a list of the DIY projects he will me making in this webisode. So what are they? Oliver’s list: Wall Art Wood Textured Wall Photography Board Lifetime Table Overhaul Online Oliver Episodes If you have not seen the other episodes, here…
Online Oliver is our first webisode for 2019, and we’re raring to roll out the DIY video tutorials that we have in line for you, our readers and viewers! If you watched our Christmas videos last month, chances are you would have seen Oliver. He is a vlogger whose following…
Here is a list of the common painting problems that we have discussed so far and some solutions to these problems — What is Efflorescence? What is Mildew? What is Blistering? What is Peeling? What is Cracking? What is Flaking? There is a lot of interest for these articles and we’re guessing…
2018 is saturated with fail-safe neutral paint color inspirations. While it is true that you can never go wrong with the clean and classic look, it is high time you kick things up a notch and try other color options. Start your exploration by looking into color trends. Now, warmer colors are…
It’s the new year. We are so gone with the old, and in with the new. And by new we mean a new painting problem we are going to help you with to save your precious wall. No more countdowns, DIYer. Here we go! Last time, we talked about paint…
We’ve revealed to you that the secret behind a good painting job is proper and adequate surface preparation. But, we’ve barely scratched the surface with our article about the basics of surface preparation for new concrete. There’s more to learn about preparing previously painted concrete surfaces. Surface preparation for old…
You’ve just finished renovating your home and you have bare walls that are begging to be painted. Instead of hiring painters, you have decided to take matters into your own hands and try DIY painting for the first time. You buy all the painting supplies you need—paintbrushes, rollers, drop cloths,…
At the start of the year, there’s always that unexplainable urge to sit quietly and think about the year that just ended. We look back on the happy and sad things we experienced over the past 12 months to help us move forward into this new year. New year gives…
Here’s a recap of the moods of Color Trend 2018 before we launch Color Trend 2019 which is waiting in the wings. Although there are certain colors that define a period, like the pastels of the 50s or the psychedelic colors of the 60s, I would argue that color is…
Instagram is bursting with #topnine2018 so I’ll be a trend follower and give you the top painting tips in 2018 (except that I’ll be giving you eleven)! If you are thinking of (re)painting your home this year, read the posts first and start and finish your DIY painting project like…
It’s a new year and we’ve got something fun for the painting DIYer! Here’s a refresher on the key points that you should know about our Common Painting Problems series to help you succeed on your next paint job! This quiz will test your knowledge and will determine whether you…
Pantone announced their Color of the Year 2019, and it’s the warm and vibrant Living Coral. In celebration of the new color, Living Coral, we want to honor the colors that are previously hailed as the Color of the Year by making a fun and easy quiz for our readers. …
Pantone announced earlier this month the new Color of the Year for 2019. So it’s time to say goodbye to Ultra Violet and say hello to Living Coral. Living Coral (Pantone 16-1546) is described by Pantone as “an animating and life-affirming coral hue with a golden undertone that energizes and enlivens…
Pantone, the world’s leading color authority, just declared their Color of the Year 2019, Living Coral. Putting value on inventiveness and imagination, color experts pick Ultra Violet for 2018. This blue-based purple embraced exploration of new technology and the greater galaxy. Living Coral does the opposite; it shifts the focus to…
Loving relationships and human connections nourish the spirit. This Christmas, I hope you cherish your elders by giving them the gift of time. But don’t stop there though. Look around you and see who among your family members and friends need your presence in their lives. If it is within…
Most of us can’t be bothered to make personalized Christmas gifts. Daily life takes up so much time as it is. And what if you’re all thumbs, have zero creativity, and lacking in imagination? Well, move on then and stop reading this post. But if creating things appeal to you,…
In this digital age, a handwritten letter is almost an anachronism. So this Christmas, why don’t you send your selfies with a handwritten note, or even better a handwritten letter, to your nearest and dearest? Watch the video to see how Oliver and Angel made this into a fun mini-event. You…