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. …
Good morning, everyone! Happy New Year! Let your 2019 burst with colors! To those of you who slept after midnight because you were at a party, good for you! Chances are you may still be asleep right now. Let’s just hope you won’t have a hangover when you wake up.…
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…
Dear Readers, The Let it B team sends you our warm holiday greetings wherever you are! Hopefully you are with your loving families and loved ones and creating great memories with them. Those who are still on their way home, Godspeed to you, guys! Whether it’s going to be a simple…
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…
It’s the week before Christmas and we at Boysen would like to share some Christmas cheer. Let’s start with this first video about refreshing those good old Christmas memories. Do you remember those happy times that you shared with family when you were a child? Why not give them a…
Ahh, it’s the holiday season once again and you thought your room needs a revamp. You scanned through the area and tried to imagine what color you’d want to repaint it with and which posters you want to hang on the walls. Suddenly, your eyes caught a not so pleasant…
How much did Bea spend for all her projects? Here’s the summary and costing, DIYers, and it’s gonna make you happy! But don’t forget, you need to spend time and energy to make your place pretty just like BEA did with hers! In DIY, there’s no way you can avoid…
Bea started out dreaming about visiting her Mom in Canada. But how do you raise all those dollars to afford the trip and not ask Mom to help you out? Enter Beshie with her inspired suggestion: Turn your extra space into a BnB. Bea took that to heart and made…