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Update Your Kitchen Cabinets - My New Expert DIY Paint Guide With Benjamin Moore Colors
My Kitchen Cabinet Paint Guide has over 30 pages of tips, tricks, products and Benjamin Moore paint colors to help you transform your home.
Karolina De Costa
Aug 25, 20232 min read
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A Quick Guide To Wall Paint Sheens
If you’re picking out a wall paint colour at the shop, one of the questions we will ask is how shiny (or not) you prefer your paint to be...
Karolina De Costa
Feb 2, 20212 min read
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First Light 2102-70 / Benjamin Moore Color Of The Year 2020
I don’t want to alarm you but did you know there are only eight more Fridays until Christmas? I can’t believe that Summer is over,...
Karolina De Costa
Oct 27, 20193 min read
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How Spending Less Can Cost You More
There’s no doubt that home projects can be expensive. It’s not surprising that we try to save wherever possible. When it comes to...
Karolina De Costa
Sep 10, 20192 min read
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Should I Paint An Accent Wall
In the last month a few customers asked me what I think about accent walls. For a while, they were very trendy and people where painting...
Karolina De Costa
May 26, 20193 min read
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5 Fun Ways To Use Chalkboard Paint
Normally I would not encourage people (big or little) to write on the walls. It’s usually a parental nightmare – finding that your...
Karolina De Costa
Jul 23, 20182 min read
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5 Arguments Against White Trim + our favourite non-white woodwork colors
Over the years, we’ve been making updates to our house. Some have been big (hello dream laundry room) some have been smaller. One of my...
Karolina De Costa
May 24, 20182 min read
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5 Things You Can Update Quickly With Spray Paint
As someone who is not very patient, I love spray paint because it provides almost instant gratification. It dries fast, gives a...
Karolina De Costa
May 8, 20183 min read
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Bathroom Paint – Colour Inspiration + Painting Tips
I am convinced that the secret to our happy marriage is two bathrooms. Since we work together, my husband and I usually get ready at the...
Karolina De Costa
Apr 15, 20182 min read
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Kitchen Cabinet Painting Tips + My Favourite Designs
It’s no secret that because of our unique building materials, high import costs and labor fees, home renovations on the island can be...
Karolina De Costa
Jan 18, 20184 min read
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Moody Rooms For Moody Days + tips on using a dark paint colour
With short days, rainy afternoons and windy nights, January is pretty moody. Not that I mind – it’s a great time of year to dust off the...
Karolina De Costa
Jan 7, 20183 min read
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5 Ways To Make A Small Space Feel Bigger
Looking at all the beautiful spaces on Pinterest and amazing makeovers on HGTV it’s easy to get jealous of the large open rooms. In...
Karolina De Costa
Dec 10, 20173 min read
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