Color Me Home, Episode 002: Choosing Colors You'll Love!

In this episode, Betsy and Dan discuss several ways that will help you make sure that the next colors you choose are colors that will be perfect in your home!

Color Me Home Podcast, Episode 001: Finding Inspiration for Your Next Color Scheme

The Eyebrow Incident

The wheels started to come off right away this morning when I moved a little slower than normal while getting ready. A little delay here, a little delay there and I found myself in a time crunch. And that's never a good thing.

But, I figured I'd be OK. That I'd make up for lost time by moving a little more quickly than usual. And that's when the wheels came off entirely.

See, here's what happened: I was shaving. Quickly. And as I stood there in the bathroom, whipping the razor over my face in manic, almost jack-the-ripper-like fashion, I happened to catch a glance of something curious in the mirror. I brought the blade to a standstill, leaned in and, sure enough, there it was: a long, wispy hair shooting out of my eyebrow at a crazy angle. Hmmmm. Getting older seems to produce more and more of these.

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Dress for Success: 3 Tips for Your Next Paint Job!

A number of years ago, in the middle of the night, we heard something that sounded like gunshots outside our window. Well, needless to say, the second I heard the “shots”, I hopped out of bed, ready for action. Fight or flight, right?

Anyway, I was standing there, running through all the potential scenarios in my head when I looked down and realized I was in my underpants.

Well, this wouldn’t do.

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Painted Glass Bottle Project

If you're into decorating and if you've got even the slightest amount of creativity, you're always looking for a project. Something outside the norms, something a little different, little things that will set your home and your decorating apart from everyone else.

Well, if that's you--if you'd love a quick project with a huge payoff--then read on!

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Popcorn, Get Your Popcorn!

White, yet iridescent snow hovers lightly over the streets and surrounding homes of west Michigan, resulting in a pictures phenomena. A canopy of matured, snow-covered trees lines the drive leading to our home, and is accompanied by a creek that acts as a point of reference to visitors who have made it to the bridge. Right now the bridge still has a thin layer of ice on it, while beneath, the creek, glistening by the cold winter's rays, still runs quietly past the snowy banks.

By early February, rumor spread that Spring may be traveling north earlier than expected, and for myself, the earlier the better. I've never really have been cut out for cold temperatures. Although Winter brings beauty and relaxation, with warmth comes the opportunity for easier transportation and the psychological persistence and motivation to accomplish greater tasks.

But Spring's not here just yet. And there's plenty of work to be done in our home renovation.

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Chalkboard Paint Tags in 5 Easy Steps

Benjamin Moore’s Chalkboard Paint is a versatile product that can really bring out the “creative” in us! Here’s an interesting project by Betsy Thompson from our 17th Street Store that might get you thinking about some different ways you can use Chalkboard Paint in your own home!

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The Great Flaking Paint Disaster of 2016

In our home, the previous owners painted a 4” wide border around the ceiling in the living room. On that border, there were a few small spots where the paint was flaking off. On a Saturday morning a couple of weekends ago, my wife was out of the house for a couple of hours, so I thought I'd surprise her by touching those spots up.

I grabbed some sandpaper and set out to accomplish what I should have been a 5 minute job only to find that wherever I touched the sandpaper to that border, the paint fell off. In huge patches. It was terrifying. Everywhere the sandpaper touched, a silver-dollar-sized section of paint came loose from the ceiling and fell to the floor like huge a snowflake. I would sand in ever expanding circles, expecting (hoping) to find some section of paint that was still stuck to the ceiling, but no. No matter where I sanded more and more flakes started falling. At that point, the kids came in, saw the mess on the floor and all the missing paint on the ceiling, and said “Mom’s going to kill you when she gets home….”

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The Fabric Softener Fix for Stripping Wallpaper

On August 28, 2015, we finally closed on our home in Fruitport, Michigan. Being a short sale, Patrick and I had been waiting since late February of that same year to sign the documents, solidifying the closure. I knew it would be months before we could move in, even after the closure, but that was the least of my worries. We were inching closer to our ultimate goal of remodeling a home. Standing two stories tall, half brick-half vinyl siding, attached garage, on just shy of an acre, seven bedrooms, and three and one-half baths, we were eager to start our adventure in reconstructing and cosmetically reconditioning a three thousand square foot, 1970's retro home.

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Simply White: Making Home Feel Like Home

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It's old news, I know, but the color of 2016 is white. Yeah. White.

Oh, technically it's #OC-117 Simply White from Benjamin Moore, but, for all practical purposes, it's white.

And that seems so profoundly... boring. White? The Benjamin Moore color system is home to over 3,500 bright, soft, wild, calming, deep, muted colors and the best they could come up with for 2016 was white?

A few months ago when the news came out, I thought it was crazy. The bold joke of some group of color professionals at Benjamin Moore who just didn't care anymore. A group of people who, while sitting around sipping designer drinks, decided collectively: "let's go into that meeting tomorrow and tell them white and see what happens! It'll be hilarious!"

Yet, instead of being laughed out of whatever official color meeting took place, nobody got the joke and white was officially enshrined as the color of the year. 

White?

That's what I thought, anyway.

And then I saw some of the photos Benjamin Moore was using in their promotions. I read some of the explanations, the stories, the Narrative (with a capital "N"). And it started to make sense. Here are 3 reasons why I've changed my mind on Simply White.

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Win a PlayStation 4 Star Wars Battlefront Bundle

We just drew the two winners and have sent out the emails letting them know the details. Congratulations to Jim Saxe and Nick Hallenbeck!

We'd also like to thank everyone who entered the contest and everyone who posted comments here and helped make this such a successful event for us! Thanks also to Benjamin Moore Paints for working with us to make this giveaway possible!

We wish all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Save $5 per Gallon with Benjamin Moore Color Samples Purchase!

Don't just guess. Know what colors you're getting before you buy. Benjamin Moore Color Samples will show you how our colors will look on your walls, house, porch, or anywhere else you want new color. It is the best method to make sure you're satisfied with your color selection before picking up a brush. 

And now, until the end of September 2015, you'll get a coupon worth $5 off your next gallon of Benjamin Moore Paint* (up to 5 gallons per coupon!) with every Color Sample purchase at all RepcoLite, Port City Paints, and Snyder Paints locations.

The coupon can be used anytime from now until December of 2016, so even if you're not ready for paint yet, it's a perfect way to save some cash on your next decorating project!  

If you're contemplating a project and aren't sure exactly what color is going to be best, stop in at any RepcoLite, Port City Paints, or Snyder Paints store and purchase a Color Sample pint or two. You'll be able to find your perfect color AND you'll take home some serious savings at the same time! It's perfect!

*Savings is good on any of the following Benjamin Moore Paints:  ADVANCE, ARBOR COAT, AURA, BEN, KITCHEN & BATH, NATURA, and REGAL SELECT.  

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Coupon valid for $5.00 off retailers suggested retail price per gallon of up to 5 gallons of Aura, Regal Select, Natura, Ben, Arbor Coat, Advance, and Kitchen & Bath. Must present this coupon to redeem. Only original offer will be honored, no photocopies or faxes will be allowed. Limit one offer per customer at participating retailers. Products may vary from store to store. Subject to availability. Retailer reserves the right to cancel this offer at any time. Cannot be combined with other offers. Coupon expires December 2016.

Win Everything You Need to Completely Re-do a Room!

Repainting a room in your home is the cheapest and most effective way to bring about a dramatic change. And now, this month only, RepcoLite and Benjamin Moore are working together to make it very inexpensive for 2 lucky winners!

Enter Here:

To enter the contest, use this form.  But don't forget to check out the complete prize package spelled out below!

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The Prizes:

From now until September 30 at 11:59 PM, you can sign up to win a Room Repaint Package! The package includes the following high quality tools and paint products:

(2) Gallons of ANY Benjamin Moore Paint we regularly stock!

The Room Repaint Package starts out with 2 gallons of your choice of ANY Benjamin Moore Paint. You can choose Aura, Regal Select, Ben, or any of the other high quality Benjamin Moore Paints that we regularly stock. If you're not sure which product to pick, tell us what room you're repainting and we'll let you know which product is best suited for your situation!

(1) 2.5" Corona Excalibur Chinex Brush!

(1) 9" Wooster Metal Paint Tray and (2) Tray Liners

(1) 9" Wooster Roller Frame

(1) 9" Wooster Micro Plush Premium Roller Cover

(1) 1" Roll of Scotch Delicate Surface Masking Tape

(1) 4' x 15' Canvas Dropcloth Runner!

 

Win 2 Gallons of Benjamin Moore Paint!

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June Paint Giveaway!

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Win 3 Gallons of Natura from Benjamin Moore!

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Now through April 24, RepcoLite Paints and Benjamin Moore are giving away 3 gallons of Natura to 2 winners. See the entry form above for all the different ways you can enter to win. The only stipulation is that winners must be able to pick up their products from one of our retail locations!

Not sure what Natura from Benjamin Moore is?  Well, here's a quick overview:  Natura Waterborne Interior Paint demonstrates Benjamin Moore's commitment to providing the safest, most environmentally friendly paint possible. Natura goes beyond zero VOC to offer zero emissions, making it a safer paint for your family and the environment, all without compromise to performance or color selection.

Features:

• Virtually Odorless
• Zero VOC and zero emissions
• One hour recoat for quick return to service
• 100% Acrylic
• Provides a durable, washable film
• Spatter-resistant
• Self-priming on most surfaces
• Voted 2015 Product of the Year

Win 2 Gallons of ANY Benjamin Moore Paint We Stock!

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It's time for a change!  Winter is dragging on, but Spring is right around the corner.  Now's the time to completely change the look and feel of any room in your home . . . for FREE!  From March 6 until noon on March 20, RepcoLite Paints is teaming up with Benjamin Moore to give away 3 prize packages each containing 2 gallons of any regularly stocked Benjamin Moore paint.  That means you could pick Aura, Regal Select, Satin Impervo, Advance, Ben or any other Benjamin Moore product!

No matter what project you're thinking about tackling or what room you'd like to update, Benjamin Moore has the right paint for you! 

Enter Our "Bring the Paint Store Home" Contest!

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Standing at a color display in a paint store can be overwhelming. But how about looking at all those colors from the comfort of your own home?  It's well known that our perception of a given color changes in various lighting conditions.  That's why we always recommend that our customers take some paint chips home and look at them in their own lighting before they purchase paint.  However, that's not always convenient.  

We want to make that a little easier for 6 lucky winners!  Now through February 20, RepcoLite and Benjamin Moore Paints are partnering to give away 6 sets of Benjamin Moore Color decks.  Each set includes Benjamin Moore's Color Preview Deck, their Classic Colors Deck, their Affinity Deck, and finally their Williamsburg Collection.  

No purchase is necessary (though you do need to be able to pick the prizes up in one of our store locations!).  Check out the entry form above and enter as often as you like.  The more you enter, the more chances you have to win!  Winners will be announced on February 20!

Win 2 Free Gallons of Aura from Benjamin Moore!

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Beat the Winter Blahs with a new color in your living room!  And do it for FREE!  January 9 through the 30th, RepcoLite and Benjamin Moore Paints are giving away (3) prize packages containing 2 gallons of Benjamin Moore's Premium Aura Interior Paint.

Aura is the best paint money can buy.  It covers better than any other paint you've ever worked with, no matter what color you choose!  It applies well, doesn't spatter or drip, and has virtually no odor!  Except for the new color on your walls, nobody in your home will even know you've painted!

Hurry and sign up for this giveaway and then keep checking our facebook page to see who wins! 

Q-Tip Touchups!

Here's a shortcut you can try next time you've got to touch up a few nail holes or wall dings in your home.  Rather than get out a brush or a small roller and a tray, pick up a Q-Tip.  Yes.  I really mean one of these things:

Here's the scoop:  a Q-Tip is perfect for small touch up areas. 

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