How to Install Laminate Flooring No glue. No mess. The snap-lock systems of today’s laminate flooring make it an easy one-day or weekend... (Read more)
Why Choose Silks Paint? Learn more about Silks, a durable, quality paint with the ability to hide imperfections while being easy to apply. It also happens... (Read more)
Caring for and Maintaining Laminate Flooring—A How To The do's and don'ts for cleaning and maintaining laminate flooring.... (Read more)
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Measure Up for a Free Blind Quote Blinds & Shades can be mounted either inside the window frame, or outside. Either way, you will need both... (Read more)
Sparkle & Shine: A Glitter Paint How-To Rustoleum’s popular glitter paint has finally made it to Canada, and to your local Paint Shop. For a... (Read more)
Outdoor Furniture Makeovers: A How To There’s nothing quite as welcoming as a deck chair, except that same deck chair in a bright, cheerful colour (with a cold... (Read more)
Kitchen Cabinet Makeovers: A How To Add a little flavour to your kitchen with a quick lick of Advance Kitchen Cabinet Paint. Advance provides a furniture-like finish for... (Read more)
Better Brush. Better Results. What’s Nylyn? If you’ve seen one paint brush, you’ve seen them all right? Wrong! It turns out, you can reinvent the wheel, build a... (Read more)
Protip Basics: Top 5 Painting Tips Here are just a few simple steps that will make all the difference for best results and a pain-free paint project. ... (Read more)
Make it Motorized The automation you enjoy for many at-home conveniences is also available for your... (Read more)
AC Rating: A Laminate’s Durability Score A laminate is made of many layers, but it’s the ‘wear layer’ at the very top that takes the direct hits, from... (Read more)
Cut the Cord: Operating Options for Blinds & Shades Custom operating systems are available in most blind and shade styles, for maximum safety and convenience. A cordless lift system means... (Read more)
Roller Rules: Understanding “Fluffiness” For Best Results For best results, consider the three equal parts of a paint project: Colour, Paint Product and Application. Some argue that application is... (Read more)
Why We Love Sheer Horizontal Shades The sheer fabric construction of Horizontal Shades means you can enjoy the sunlight... (Read more)
Prime Time – What to Use When A good primer ensures that your top coat adheres and displays as it should. While many... (Read more)
Repaint Vinyl Siding Instead of Replacing It: A How-To If replacing your vinyl siding has been on your To Do List for a while, this is the tip for you. Forget... (Read more)
Makeover Time? Where to Start Decorator Rebecca Dart answers customers' most frequently asked question: when (re) decorating, where is the best place to start?... (Read more)
How to Paint with Aura Grand Entrance Door & Trim Paint Grand Entrance is a rewarding finishing touch for instant impact. Rich colour choices won’t... (Read more)
Let the Sun Shine In: Light Control Window Fabric Options As much as we crave it, direct sunlight is dangerous to our décor, making floors and ... (Read more)
Top 5 Outdoor Shortcuts & Timesavers Summer days are so fleeting. Hurry through the projects and into a lawn chair ... (Read more)
Deck Stain Tips For Best Results & Least Maintenance The Paint Shop pros have traded summer secrets and decided on the single most useful piece of advice ... (Read more)
Deck Rescue: Make Old Wood New Again Firstly, don’t give up on your deck, no matter how dull and grey its gotten ... (Read more)
Seamless Ceilings with Pro Stretch Finishing a room with decorative moulding really is worth the extra effort ... (Read more)
Reasons For Regal: Soft, Scrubbable & Touch-up-able If there was ever a paint to get excited about, Regal is it. Once you’ve tried it, it will be hard to... (Read more)
How to Paint With Aura Interior Paint Aura is like a fine sports car, with superior performance capabilities that push it miles ahead of the pack. You can achieve... (Read more)
Tips for Hanging Drapery Panels To Maximize Your Windows Give your windows a little more breathing room by hanging your panels a little taller and a little wider than the window... (Read more)
Blind Shopping or Shopping Blind? A How To Blinds or shades? Curtains or drapes? What’s the difference? Stop asking yourself the tough questions, and start with the easy... (Read more)
Sheens Simplified: All You Need to Know in 2 Sentences A paint’s finish, or sheen, can make all the difference to a finished look and how long it lasts. Sheen is simply... (Read more)
How to Use a Paint Brush and Other Important Brush Business You need just three things to get through any painting project: good paint, a strong wrist, and a quality applicator. Contrary to... (Read more)
How to Repair Cracks and Holes in Your Walls As much as we wish otherwise, painting over cracks and holes won't make them disappear. It might just make them more noticeable... (Read more)
Five Factors to Consider when Choosing a Paint Choosing the right paint colour is just one half of the planning process. The liquid in the can should be just as... (Read more)