The Design Dilemma Megan, a regular listener of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, wrote in with a design dilemma: her son wants to use a dark color in a small room. His goal is to paint everything in his bedroom a dark charcoal, a choice that intuitively seems like it would shrink an already tight space. Let’s explore how designer …

When you walk into the paint store and wander over to the tape aisle, you’re immediately confronted with all kinds of options. Cheap options, expensive options. Tapes of all colors and widths. Tapes in plastic wrappers and tapes in cool little plastic containers that look like something you could use later to store buttons or something…. There are a lot …

Up until a few years ago, my dad was deeply involved in woodworking—nothing fancy, just fun projects that he thoroughly enjoyed. That all changed when he and my mom moved into a condo. While packing up, dad discovered an overwhelming amount of sawdust had accumulated over the years. You might think you can imagine the volume; let me assure you, …

The Urgency of Immediate Action Spilling paint on your carpet can suck the fun out of any project! However, if you act swiftly, you can often remove the fresh paint from your carpet almost entirely. Acting swiftly can mean the difference between a minor setback and a major clean-up job. Preparation is Key When dealing with a paint spill, your …