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Dana Foster
Dana is a color consultant and decorative painting specialist with over 12 years of experience helping homeowners transform their spaces through the power of paint. From choosing the perfect palette to mastering finishes and techniques, she makes color feel approachable and exciting. Dana believes the right paint choice is the most affordable way to completely reimagine a room.
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A well-painted farmhouse stops you before you reach the front door. But that look doesn’t happen by accident. The right farmhouse exterior colors come from planning, not guessing. You need to think about your roof, landscaping, light, and climate. This article covers color choices that work. Each comes with specific paint names, trim pairings, and […]
Paint thinner and mineral spirits sit on the same shelf, and it’s easy to grab either one without thinking twice. Both thin oil-based paint and clean brushes, but they are not the same product. Paint thinner is a broad blend of solvents. Mineral spirits are a single, refined type with less odor and a […]
Yes, you can paint vinyl siding. But there is a right way to do it and a wrong way, and the wrong way can cost you more than if you had done nothing at all. I have seen homeowners skip one step, use the wrong product, and end up with warped panels, peeling paint, or […]
That half-empty can of exterior paint in your garage looks like a free shortcut. The color works, the can is already open, and buying new interior paint feels wasteful. I have heard this from dozens of homeowners over the years, and the logic makes sense on the surface. The problem is that exterior paint is […]
Acrylic paint on wood is one of the most popular choices for DIY projects, furniture makeovers, and crafts because it is easy to use, fast-drying, and widely available. However, many people struggle with peeling, patchy color, or rough finishes because the surface is not prepared correctly. Wood is naturally absorbent, so it needs the right […]
After spending over a decade helping homeowners choose paint, one question comes up more than almost any other: Is Behr paint good, or is the Home Depot price tag just too good to be true? It is a fair concern. Nobody wants to prep an entire room, roll on two coats, and then watch the […]
Choosing an exterior paint color is one of the most stressful home decisions a homeowner can make. Pick wrong, and it shows every single day. The chip looked perfect in the store. On the wall, in real light, against the actual roof, it is a different story. Benjamin Moore has a reliable option for every […]
