paint: Discounts Available - 06/18/08 07:05 AM
For any homeowner or Realtor in the GTA, CRDA (Canadian ReDesigners Association) members can offer you significant savings on portable storage units and paint products to help get those listings ready for sale.
Our members in other regions across the country can also provide these discounts where facilities are available.
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paint: Cold & Blue - 01/05/08 08:45 AM
It's hard to believe that 10 years has already passed since the "Great Ice Storm" in Quebec and Ontario in 1998! If someone had asked me how long ago that happened I would have guessed about 5 or 6 years.
This January (in the Toronto area) started off with a heavy … (2 comments)
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paint: The Color White - 11/22/07 08:38 AM
Today in Peel Region (and across the Greater Toronto Area) we have been hit with our first winter storm. This is very early compared to last year when our first snowfall arrived in late January!
I was just getting used to the fact that we had plenty of lingering yellow and … (7 comments)
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paint: Color Inspiration - 11/02/07 08:01 AM
I recently picked up the * General Paint ColorLife cards, a truly beautiful collection sure to inspire you no matter what your style.
* General Paint is only available in Canada.
They also carry a new line called the Canadiana Historic collection which brings to life the true north and the warmth & … (2 comments)
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paint: Paint Calculator - 11/02/07 07:43 AM
What a great on-line tool this is ! One of my colleagues recently pointed this out to me, as a way to help those "do-it-yourselfers" calculate the amount of paint required for the job. Of course this is a very general guideline and doesn't take into account the door & window … (2 comments)
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paint: Why didn't they call it Active SUNSHINE ? - 04/15/07 08:20 AM
Another grey day in the GTA. Just because I choose to spend some time in the 'Rain doesn't mean that I don't crave sunshine and blue skies !
My creative bug has awoken and I'm itching to get outside. I've got some old flea market finds in the garage that are … (2 comments)
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paint: Painting - 04/03/07 08:55 AM
I found this great article on the HGTV (Canada) site, by Benjamin Moore color expert Jane Lockhart. It is entitled "How to Paint Just About Anything" and includes tips for painting surfaces like tile, panelling, laminates etc. Good to know for those quick fixes when staging a home.
http://www.hgtv.ca/articles/articledetails.aspx?ContentId=1915&cat=1&by=3
Jane's TV show - … (5 comments)
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paint: The Perfect Rug - 04/02/07 07:19 AM
When you just can't find the perfect rug ... PAINT one !
I painted this directly on the hardwood in the foyer of my old Toronto home. The size is approximately 6 ft x 4 ft. It took me about 2 weeks to complete - the most difficult part was keeping the dog … (9 comments)
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paint: the really FUN stuff ... - 04/02/07 07:13 AM
My daughter is a bit of an artist (a mother can brag can't she?)
Andraya started drawing at the early age of two ... when those circles didn't line up perfectly she'd crumple the page and toss it to the floor. We even allowed her to "scribble" on a designated section of … (3 comments)
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paint: Benjamin Moore Contest - 03/30/07 01:03 PM
Benjamin Moore and William Ashley are holding a CONTEST for $5000 worth of tableware. Beautiful stuff ... if you like washing fine china !
Click on this link to enter the contest. The contest closes on May 15, 2007.
http://www.benjaminmoore.ca/colours/stylish_contest.aspx
I believe it is for Canadian residents only, so be sure to check the rules. Sorry … (1 comments)
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paint: Color Resources - 03/25/07 03:39 PM
For those of you interested in color as it relates to redesign or staging (and who isn't ??), the Sherwin-Williams paint company has a great website with a lot of information.
http://www.swstir.com/use.do?method=topics
Also, I would be interested to know who has heard of the Dewey Color System - http://www.deweycolorsystem.com/default.htm and what are your thoughts … (5 comments)
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paint: Color Therapy - 03/08/07 07:22 AM
Call it colour therapy if you will. Probably the most important element in any room, the right colour will immediately invoke the right feeling. The challenge lies in choosing that exact shade to match your mood. Here are some basic guidelines:
Red - immediately creates drama, passion and excitement.
Yellow - will brighten … (0 comments)
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paint: ReDesign Your Rooms for that Special Occasion - 03/07/07 09:28 PM
A lot of people avoid entertaining at home simply because they feel their space is lacking in some way. They fuss and fret that the living room décor seems dated or the room feels too small.
But a lot can be done to correct these problems in just one hour, one … (0 comments)
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paint: Home Staging Tips - 03/07/07 02:57 PM
• De-clutter each room• De-personalize and keep those personal items out of site• Focus on the positive selling features of each room• Create a focal point in the living, dining and family rooms• Create a serene atmosphere in bedrooms and bathrooms• Neutralize the décor to appeal to more buyers• Edit and remove unnecessary furniture and accessories• Remove fridge … (1 comments)
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