A great big thank you to all who donated to our holiday sock drive. We collected 144 pairs of socks, and along with our match, donated 244 pairs of socks to The Joy of Sox. To learn more about this non-profit organization that distributes socks to local shelters throughout the Philadelphia area, please visit their…
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This stately home in Merion Pa. welcomes visitors and guests with a covered front porch framed by four 18 foot pillars. The original wooden pillars had been repaired many times over the years, but when we were called out to take a look, we discovered that the best course of action was to replace them….
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After a much longer wait than usual, Pantone finally announced the 2016 Color of the Year, and to everyone’s surprise, they chose two colors for 2016. Rose Quartz, a soft pink and Serenity, a cool blue. Both colors are quite a deviation from the rich and bold colors of previous years, but reflect the need…
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This year, in an effort to help those in need in the Philadelphia area, we are holding a sock drive from now through December 18th – #GivingTuesday Holiday Sock Drive. It was brought to our attention that socks are the most needed, but least donated item to most shelters. For every pair/pack of socks we…
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We’re all anxiously awaiting the announcement of Pantone’s 2016 Color of the Year, but in the meantime here’s a look back over the Pantone color trends for the past fourteen years. Last year’s choice of “Marsala” was an unexpected change of direction for 2015, and we can’t wait to see what 2016 will bring. Do…
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While there is no single color from Sherwin Williams for 2016 (at least not yet), they have opted to step outside of the box and produce a fun and whimsical approach to this year’s Sherwin Williams color forecast. With four palettes to choose from, there’s sure to be a color that catches your eye. See…
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The Benjamin Moore Color of the Year for 2016 is Simply White. While white may seem a strange choice for “Color of the Year”, when paired with a pop of color, natural wood, or in a clean and modern space with bold furniture choices, it can set the perfect backdrop for your room to shine….
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Once again, our career craftsmen completed a project that not only exceeded everyone’s expectations (the builder, the interior designer, and the homeowners), but earned us a national award for interior residential painting as well. Given the size of the house,  this was no small feat. This award-winning project included painting both the interior and exterior…
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Whether you plan to do it yourself or hire a professional painter, here’s our tip on choosing the best paint for your bathroom. Go with a top of the line product designed specifically for bathrooms. While it may be a bit more expensive than the average gallon of paint, keep in mind that you’ll most…
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If you walk into your local paint store and tell them you want to paint your trim white, they’ll ask you what shade of white. And when they direct you to the wall with all of the color samples, you’ll be amazed to discover how many variations of white there are. Suddenly, what seemed like…
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