6 Paint Colors For Your Video Conference Background

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With remote work now a permanent part of many people’s lives, video calls have become a regular fixture of the modern workday. While virtual backgrounds can be fun, nothing beats a polished, professional space that looks great on camera. A fresh coat of paint is one of the easiest ways to upgrade your backdrop. Let’s […]

A Kid’s Room Renovation for ScaryMommy

If you have children of your own, you’ll likely agree that parenthood isn’t always easy. Besides all the responsibilities of being a mom or dad, you need to keep them happy. Paintzen recently connected with Jill Smokler, creator and founder of the blog ScaryMommy. Jill created ScaryMommy ten years ago when she felt she was […]

Paintzen’s Boston Painting Service Paints a Nursery

There were a lot of things happening in Jodi Pavia’s life. A South Boston resident who recently moved and was expecting a baby boy. With any new home, some things needed changing. “The room was currently painted pink (although my husband wanted to keep the color for our baby boy). I think something a little […]

Home Improvement Ideas For Winter

While we are all bundled up for the winter months, the elements are taking their toll on your home. And when the winter ends, you must have an idea of the post-winter updates you need to make to protect your home. Check out these simple home improvement ideas for winter. Touch Up Paint Winter’s wet […]

How To Paint Your Homeschool Space

Whether your children are back to school in person, are doing remote learning, or are homeschooled, having a dedicated space for their school work gives them a place to focus and keeps the clutter off of your dining room table. Making this home school room feel special doesn’t require a complete design — it simply […]

How Long Does Paint Actually Last?

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A recent Bank of America poll showed that more people – over 70 percent of those polled – are breaking out their toolboxes and tackling home improvement projects during COVID-19. And painting, especially reusing paint you already have, is an affordable way to improve your home and make your house more inviting (which we all […]

What’s the Difference Between Interior and Exterior Paint?

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Twenty years ago, if you asked the question, “What’s the difference between interior and exterior paint?” you’d have gotten this answer: not much. But now, there’s a wider gulf between the two paint types, and that gulf is based on two main things: weather conditions and VOCs. Here’s the rundown on the differences – and […]

How to Change the Size of Your Room With Paint

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Paint is a powerful tool. It can change your mood, your style, and even the size of your space. Now, it can’t alter the measurements, of course. But used correctly, color can fool the eye into believing your room is larger, smaller, taller, or wider than it is. If you’ve ever wondered how to paint […]

How to Fix Paint Bubbling

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After spending hours rolling paint on a wall, the last thing you want to do is wake up one morning and see paint bubbles. What causes paint bubbling and peeling, anyway? Here are the sources of this frustrating, unsightly problem, how to prevent it, and how to fix it if it’s already happened. The Power […]

How to Stage Your Walls for an Open House

When the weather heats up, so do home sales. That’s great news for buyers — but, as the seller, it also means more competition for you. So, how do you make your home stand out from the crowd? With great staging. Staging — rearranging or removing furniture, adding buyer-friendly paint or wallpaper, and pulling together […]

Chalk Art Makes a Comeback in the Era of Coronavirus and #BLM

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During the Coronavirus quarantine, we saw lots of strange new things, like the necessity for face masks and social distancing markers. But we saw lots of positivity, too. Whole neighborhoods’ worth of families out walking or playing together, and people finding new, unique ways to communicate. You may have encountered another new thing: quarantine-related chalk […]

Meet PPG’s Pure Performance

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Introducing PPG’s Pure Performance, available on Paintzen projects. At Paintzen, we’re proud to provide PPG Paints on all of our projects. With over 2,000 colors available, PPG Paints enables homeowners to create spaces that reflect their personal styles and tastes. Beyond color, though, PPG offers customers innovative, high-quality products for the best performance and results. […]