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When I started working at HGTV Magazine 14 years ago, I knew a lot about furniture, fabrics, and lighting. But paint? Not much beyond the basics. You could say I was a bit of a blank canvas. All that has changed thanks to our annual Paint Issue. I’ve always likened it to a fun, intensive class at Paint University taught by the best in the biz: HGTV stars, top designers, and my super-informed fellow editors. Well, school’s back in session, and for this year’s Paint Issue, we’re focusing on great projects to try no matter your expertise. You can start small with a color-blocked pot (page 39), level up your skills with limewashing (page 45), or go all out with a geometric mural (page 34). There’s something here for everyone,…
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Presented by Scotch® Painter’s Tape Stand-Out Shelf Design a one-of-a-kind three-dimensional stripe effect to liven up the look of a plain wall shelf. Be sure to choose two complementary paint colors—one dark and one light—that blend well, so you can mix the paints together to get your third overlapping color. Carefully crisscross intersecting wide stripes on the wall and the shelf. Let the paint dry for 24 hours before removing the tape. PRO PAINTER TIP: When creating a three-dimensional stripe effect, use ScotchBlue™ PROSharp™ Painter’s Tape and press it down firmly along the edges to prevent any paint bleed. TAPE USED: ScotchBlue™ PROSharp™ Painter’s Tape Width: 1.88ʺ; Scotch® Delicate Surface Painter’s Tape (2080) Width: 1.88ʺ Sweet Treats Design your own chic collection of adorable matching jars. On such small spaces, horizontal or vertical stripes…
Chasing the West In their latest series, Drew and Jonathan Scott help families ditch city life and discover the highs and lows (shoveling manure!) of ranch living. You don’t have to relocate to get the look at home: Pick up a few of these pieces! Zillow Gone Wild Host Jack McBrayer is back for season two. Follow along as he tours America’s wackiest home listings. Premieres Friday, July 18, at 9:30 p.m. ET Coming this season: 1 A house in Hellam, PA, that’s built to look like a shoe. It just sold for $335,000! 2 The “pink palace” in Hudson, WI, which is entirely pink inside and out. Price tag: $1.1 million. 3 A 17,500-square-foot former church in Philadelphia for $3.5 million! Celebrity IOU Jane Seymour, Shaun White, Rachel Brosnahan,…
how bad is it to keep your tomatoes in the refrigerator? Tomatoes contain an enzyme that breaks down cell walls in cold temperatures, so refrigerating them can make them mealy and tasteless. To get the most out of those delicious summer tomatoes, keep them on the counter! REALLY BAD! how bad is it to skip the shower before you get in a pool? You may not feel dirty but our bodies are covered with oil and perspiration, and when that mixes with the chlorine in a pool, it forms chloramines, which can irritate eyes and skin, and give off a strong chlorine smell—bad for the pool and for you. Even a quick shower helps! PRETTY BAD! how bad is it to eat garden herbs without washing them? Of course the only…
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH lotus flower BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS “A soft and cheerful pink with subtle peach undertones adds a whimsical element to this kitchen. It harmonizes with the green tile, making the space look cheerful and carefree.”—Philip Hide, Wise Design & Remodel, St. Paul, MN june day BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS “I love using yellows when a space is small or dark. This lively color is perfect for adding brightness while still being warm and anchored. It gives the room an edge of fun!”—Hillary Holmes, @hillytreedesign, Asheville, NC really teal BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS “This deep, saturated blue adds drama and depth to the space and gives it cool midcentury vibes. It would also be lovely on laundry room cabinets or to go bold in the kitchen!”—Shauna Jones, Shauna Glenn Design, Fort Worth, TX autumn…
