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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

How to Hang a Gallery Wall the Right Way

Read these step-by-step instructions below to find out how to hang a gallery wall the right way (and avoid messy mistakes).

Ideas for Painting Kitchen Cabinets

Why Are Barns Painted Red? Farmers' Almanac Trivia

Ever wonder why are barns painted red in color? We have the answer and it may surprise you, as it is steeped in tradition!

Source List: 20 Wallpapers That Make the Room

Find out where to get the wallpaper that makes the difference in these popular interiors

6 Tips For Hiring A Painting Contractor

Painting is one of the quickest ways to improve and increase the value of your home. A fresh coat of paint brightens a room and makes the exterior look newer. Although painting is a common DIY project for most homeowners, it may be more work than you are willing to do. If you lack the time and skill

It's All About The Paint

Painting may not be everyone's favorite pastime, but knowing how to do it well is an important skill. After all, painting a room offers great impact at a low cost. With a few bucks and a few tips, any novice can transform a room from bland to bold, tired to lively, or outdated to updated.

Storing Paint: How To Store Your House Paint

Storing Paint The Right WayHave you ever painted a room in your house? Painting is just one of those DIY home improvement activities that we've all done at least once. It's relatively easy to paint, but it is still an investment in time. When your painting

Let Your Kid Paint With These Homemade Paint Popsicles

When my son was a preschooler, I was forever looking for new artsy activities to do with him. I especially loved activities where the set-up was part of the activity itself—you get more mileage out of those. We’d make homemade play dough together or mix together corn starch, water and food coloring to make sidewalk paint.

Houzz Call: Show Us Your Paint Makeovers

Let your newly repainted house or room do the "How d'ya like me now?" strut right here — it might just be featured in an upcoming ideabook

11 Paint Colors You’d Never Paint Your Walls Until Now

Going bold with unexpected wall paint colors can really pull a room together with great results. Decorist interior design experts show you how! See photos!

Tips on Touching Up Your Paint Until You are Ready for a Full Paint Job

If you take the proper steps, you can touch up the areas that need it and keep your home looking good between paint jobs. | D & D Painting

What to Do with Old Paint

Not sure what to do with old paint cans cluttering up your basement or garage? Follow this action plan to either condense or dispose of your surplus—and win back some valuable floor and shelf space in the bargain.

19 Cool Projects You Can Do with Leftover Paint

A gallon of gas? It won't get you too far. A gallon of milk? If you have a big family, it can be gone in a day. But a gallon of paint? It can go a long way, meaning leftover paint is a common occurrence. If you share our quest to make everything old new again, consider using the leftover paint to renew or revamp your home. Here are 19 cool projects you can do with 128 ounces or less.

Pick your paint — no such thing as just white            

“Let’s just paint it white,” said my daughter Marissa, who is looking at pictures of the one-bedroom condo she will move into next month. The place is more than 60 years old and looks it. The tired tan walls make you feel as if you are walking into a lunch sack.“Honey,” I said, “the words ‘just’ an

QuickTip: Paint Can Management

One of the big reasons painting is messy is…because it is! Transferring liquid via bristles to a solid wall is more complicated than it appears and it is those who

15 New Uses For Chalkboard Paint

We’re all familiar with the classical uses for chalkboard paint and even with some of the more unusual. You can find inspiring ideas in our previous articl