Tired of coming home to the same color pallet? How about adding some dramatic color combinations into your space? “Black, red and gold. Aqua blue and light orange,” Ariana Anderson, Owner/Designer at Interior Devotion (http://www.interiordevotion.com/), explains about dramatic color, combinations that work well, and one of her favorite colors. “I LOVE using almost any shade of blue when decorating.” Anderson inspires her clients to select colors that will make them feel their best. … [Read more...]
Save this summer with an energy audit
If a homeowner is feeling big temperature differences from room to room, or suspects that the home is not as efficient as it should be, but doesn’t know where to start, it may be time to consult a professional. A professional home auditor can show a homeowner exactly where a home is losing energy with specialized equipment and tests, such as a blower door and infrared scan. With a blower door, air is pulled out of the home to show exactly where the air leaks are located. The infrared scan is … [Read more...]
New paint renovation rule can result in hefty fines
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced a new rule for lead-based paint renovation, repair, and painting (RRP Rule) for any renovation work in pre-1978 homes and child-occupied facilities (schools, child care facilities, etc.). Before work commences, the area needs to be tested for lead-based paint. It is estimated that about 50% of homes pre-1978 have lead-containing paint. The sanding, cutting, and demolition from a project can cause lead dust, which comes from … [Read more...]
