You can Paint the exterior of Your House

Remember, everyone starts as a beginner at painting. Just because you have never painted a house doesn't mean you shouldn't give it a try. The money you save by painting your own house is money you can put into other home improvements. It can also be a fun thing for the whole family to do.

Now we need to choose the colors we want to paint the house. There is a really cool tool online that you can use. http://www.benjaminmoore.com/wrapper_pcv.asp?L=owner&K=intproj&N= intproj Click let's paint. Choose exterior or the interior options. Choose the project closest to yours. Get started and you will soon know what color you want to paint your house and you'll have a vision of what it is going to look like when you're finished.

Here are some of the basics. Of course the first thing you need to do is wash down the walls of your house. A pressure washer can be rented at almost any rental yard and is the best way to do that. Now go around with a scraper and remove all loose paint and chipped areas. You don't have to scrape the entire wall, but any areas where the surface is not flat can cause you problems as you paint your house.

Next, figure out your square footage so you can determine the amount of paint you will need to buy. Buy your paint in 5-gallon pails, rather than gallons to save more money.

Talk to the helper at your local paint store and tell him about your project. They can help you decide on how many brushes and rollers and other items you will need. You can buy natural or synthetic bristles for oil based paints, but only use synthetic bristles with latex paint. The same rule applies to rollers. Good rollers can run you around $7, but buy high-quality paintbrushes. A good brush for cutting in around edges will run you about $30.

Make sure you purchased some painter's tape. It's blue tape that comes in different widths and is easy to remove without messing up your paint job. That brings us to preparation. Tape off all areas you don't wish to get this color of paint on. If there are large areas to cover, make sure you pick up some rolls of plastic. You can tape the edges of the plastic down over whatever you need to cover.

Don't paint out of the paint cans. First reason is that leaving the paint can open will dry out the paint and make it difficult to apply. Another reason is that your brush or roller picks up dirt and foreign objects, which will end up in your paint and may even change the color as you go along.

Do all of your cutting or trimming in before you paint the walls. Use a 4" brush and with a smooth stroke guide it around the edges where you taped off. Make sure you have plenty of paint on your brush. The biggest mistake people make is trying to stretch the paint too far. Keep drips cleaned up as you go with a small rag. Remember you will be rolling up to the edge of your cut, so don't worry about that, just make sure you cover the edges well.

Start on the edges of your walls and work your way toward the middle. Most people don't do this and problems can result. If you start and new can of paint in the middle of the wall and there is any difference in the color at all, it will show up there more than it would on the edges. So with each new can of paint you open, start at the edges first.

Dip your roller in water (for Latex) or solvent (for oil-based paint), before you start. Whether you use a pan or a 5-gallon bucket with a screen, make sure you roll it out a little to make sure it isn't dripping. You don't need to go all the way from the top to the bottom as you paint. Do what you can reach.

Apply the paint in a Y or an N pattern, then apply paint in columns up and down smoothing out all the edges or ridges as you go. Again don't try to stretch the paint out, make sure you have enough paint on your roller to give it a good coat. If you are applying more than one coat, make sure the first coat is completely dry before applying a new coat of paint. Corners are a difficult part to learn to paint. If you aren't careful, this is where you will see paint drips later. Get as close to corners as you can, but don't scrape the roller against the corner. That will cause drips. If you are unsure, have a paintbrush handy to smooth out drips. That is also a good idea overall. Keep a paintbrush ready for taking care of any drips or ridges you leave behind. Doing this as you go is much easier than trying to fix it after it's dry or partially dry.

Using tray liners for your paint trays will save you a lot of time at cleanup. Soak your brushes when done for a while and they will also be easier to clean. For water based paint, soak in water and for oil based paint soak them in solvent.

I hope some of these tips have been helpful to you. Have confidence that you can do this job yourself. You will appreciate and enjoy it much more knowing that you or you and your family completed the job rather than hiring someone else to do it.

As always “Happy Painting”

Ken

WHAT STYLE IS YOUR HOME?

CHOOSE YOUR STYLE-PAINT, DECORATING
Decorating-Painting-Furnishing your home

Home furnishing can be difficult without the help of an expensive interior designer. Choosing a style is hard enough, but knowing how to create that style can be even harder! Use these tips to create whichever look you want, furnishing your home in the style that best suits you.
Step #1: Choose a Style
Here are some ideas of different styles you can use to decorate your whole house or just one room.

• Cottage: This home furnishing style calls to mind a cozy cottage tucked away in the country or by the lake. Cottage style means white couches and chairs, or white wicker furniture with floral printed cushions. Pastel colors, soft lighting, and gauzy curtains create the cottage look, as do antique accessories and patchwork quilts. Complete the look with landscaping: nothing says country cottage like a stone walkway and a garden full of flowers and herbs.
• Mediterranean: This home decorative style conjures the Italian and French seaside. Think warm yellows and earth tones, as well as simple patterns set off by blue and gold accents. Chunky, natural wood tables fit right in, as do patterns of sunflowers or ships.
• Oriental: As the name implies, this style invokes the simple and sleek lines of the Orient. Less is more with this look, so choose pieces like teak and lacquered tables, armoires and coffee tables sparingly. Accessorize with Oriental rugs, silk prints and pictures of dragons or Japanese seascapes.
• Traditional: This classic home furnishing style is elegant but not extravagant. Floral patterns look great on your couches, chairs, curtains and pillows for the traditional look, as do plaids and damasks. Heavy drapes and mahogany dining room tables also work well with this look. Put the final touch on your traditional home with accents like china, crystal and framed landscapes.
• Victorian: This style will make your house look as beautiful and stately as the mansions of Victorian England. Choose small but elegant couches and wooden armchairs with silk covered cushions in striped or simple floral patterns. Do not be shy with velvet and rich brocades. Porcelain and dried flowers will also help you get this look across nicely.

Step #2: Enhance Your Home
Whatever style you choose, use these elements wisely to achieve the maximum from your decorative style.

• Lighting: Stay away from halogen and overhead lighting, both of which can create harsh light and therefore harsh shadows. Instead, choose lamps with bases that fit your style and taste. Track lighting and sconces also provide nice lighting solutions.
• Color: Color is one of the most basic and most effective ways to create any style. When choosing paint, think about practicality as well as décor; bright colors energize and light colors soothe. Creams, beiges and pastels create the illusion of more space, whereas dark, rich reds and blues make a statement.
• Texture: Texture is an often overlooked element, yet it is crucial when creating the style of your choice. Textured walls evoke a natural, native, earthy feel. Smooth walls are more elegant, traditional, and will reflect more light, creating a brighter room. Be careful, though, because if a floor is textured with tiles, stone, or wood flooring, it can make the room look small. With a large enough room, however, texturing your floor with tile, wood or stone is an excellent way to instantly create a "look".

Choose the style and décor that feels right for you. Even if your budget doesn’t allow you to renovate your entire house, choose a few important furniture pieces (couches, tables) that will set the tone for the whole room. Finally, accessorize along the lines of the decorative style you have chosen, and your look with be complete.
PAINT, FURNISHINGS, ACCESSORIES, TEXTURES, LIGHTING are all important.  No one item will give you a complete look that you desire.
Being an accomplished decorator does take a commitment of time, thinking and a goal.  It is attainable.
As always “Happy Painting”
Ken Rader  (www.kenraderinteriors.com)
This article was posted on September 18, 2005

HOW TO PAINT-"A DAY AT THE PAINT STORE"

HOW TO PAINT- A DAY AT THE PAINT STORE

A day at the “Paint Store” can be quite testing on a person.  Making decision s, thinking of what you want to accomplish and of course the,  morbid fear of failure.

Start this day with the expectation that you will succeed. PAINTING is the final stage or the “icing on the cake”. So do this in stages.

First, grab a handful of color samples.  Go with what looks good at first glance.  Most of these you will throw away because they will have no connection with your room or furnishings.  This will get you off to a good start.

PAINT  COLOR selection is a process that cannot be skipped.  After you have narrowed the first selection, take a look at what you have left.  Now compare them with a fabric or pillow or picture that you have brought with you.  And you say ’these don’t work’!   Yippee the first step is completed.

Now pick up your next handful of COLOR SAMPLES.  If the paint store has a place where you can look at the colors under different types of light then do so.  Pick the lighting that you have in your house or room you are going to paint.

Wow! These colors are more what I wanted.  Take the pillow or fabric and lay them on the color sample.  Almost immediately you will be drawn to the right color choices.  You doubt?  These two steps really do work.

If you are still questioning your choices, take home a small sample bottle of the paint or paints, and put some on the walls of the room you are painting.  If you are close to the paint store then you will be able to return the same day and make you final selections.

But let’s say you pick the color.  “This is it” you say. Very well, now pick the “sheen”.  Most walls have a flat paint on them.  If you are painting a bathroom you may want a “satin” sheen.  Do not pick semi-gloss.  This is for wood work, cabinets or trim only.

Most premium paints in the flat sheen are washable and very durable.  But you have to pick a premium paint.  Paint and Primer combination products are very good.  If available, pick that product.

Now, pick your weapons or should I say ‘tools’ that you will need.

Brushes – 2 ½” nylon polyester of good quality.

Roller Cover -  ½” to ¾” wool

Roller Frame

Handle for the Roller Frame

Drop Cloths (plastic)

Step Stool- Tall enough to reach the ceiling.  Pick a good one.  It will serve you well.

Masking Tape- blue or green, depending on the brand you choose.

Roller Pan

Be sure that you have measured the room and got the right amount of paint.  If you come up short on the quantity you will have a hard time matching another gallon.  And a quart of paint is never the same color as a gallon.  Sorry, “but that is just the way it is”.

Also remember that any project requires two coats of paint.  No kidding, that too “is just the way it is”.  The extra cost for the gallon of paint is a small price to have all the paint necessary for your project.

The time you spend in the paint store can either be dreaded or fun.  Give yourself enough time and go in the right frame of mind.  You can also consult with a painter or decorator.  If you will be using a Painter to do the painting they usually have a Decorator on staff that will give good advice and FREE!  They can even assist in the color selection. You will not have to buy the Tools and will purchase enough paint to do the job.  No guess work on your part.

Many homeowners have successfully done their own painting and you can too. Embrace the process.  Feel the satisfaction of making the decisions. Again, give yourself plenty of time in the paint store.  You may have to make more than one trip.  That happens a lot too.  You are not a failure.  Take enough time and interest to come to a decision you will be happy with.

As Always “Happy Painting”

Ken Rader Interiors  (www.kenraderinteriors.com)

Annie Get Yer Caulking Gun - How To Shoot Down Your Energy Bill

Annie Get Yer Caulking Gun - How To Shoot Down Your Energy Bill by Eric Badgely

In the typical house 38% of all lost heat escapes though leaks and cracks in the shell of the building. That's a lot of heat and money gone with the wind. A particularly drafty house might have the air completely replaced up to 10 times every hour. Ideally the air should only refresh once every hour or two.
Though it can be difficult to find all nooks and crannies where heat is on the way out, hunting them down and plugging them up can be the most cost-efficient way to lower your energy bills. Extra bonus: any steps you take to make your house warmer in winter will also serve to make it cooler in the summer by keeping heat out.
HUNTING FOR LEAKS
You have to be a bit of detective to seek out all the chinks where drafty air is slipping in. Experts recommend using a couple of lit incense sticks for this. Simply close all your doors and windows on a fairly windy day then light your incense. Take a tour of the house, holding your incense near potentially leaky spots to see if a draft is present. You can also pay to have a "blower door" test performed by a contractor.
Some of the more common entry and exit points to look for:
- Around doors and windows
- Cracks in walls (interior and exterior)
- Attic and basement doors
- Chimney damper
- Seal between roofing and chimney
- Seal between siding and eaves
- Spaces around wall switches and outlets
- Spaces around outside taps and any plumbing the penetrates the exterior walls
- Seal between the foundation and sill
- Any place where cables, phone lines or wiring enters house
- Any place that ducting or vents penetrate the walls
The good news is that increasing your home's energy efficiency by sealing up these energy sucking gaps is the cheapest and single most effective way to save money on your heating bill. Most repairs can be done with weather stripping and caulking which are both inexpensive.
CAULKING
A caulking gun will take care of all the most conspicuous leaks like those around windows and doors. Make sure to plug up any holes that let cables into the house, any space around taps for the garden, and the often overlooked seals between the house and the roof and foundation. For really large gaps, staple plastic sheets over the space or stuff them with strips of insulation, wood, rubber, sponge or heavy rope first, then seal with caulking. Caulking materials are flexible, paint able and should last up to twenty years.
TIP: Aerosol foam can also be used to seal large gaps like those that can be found at the foundation.
WEATHERSTRIPPING
WINDOWS: Windows that open and close will also need weather stripping around the sash. Metal stripping is a good choice that lasts a long time and can be used in conjunction with other types of stripping to get a good seal. Viinyl or foam rubber gaskets are also popular easy to work. Felt or foam rubber strips should be attached along edge of the sash that meets with the frame to create a tight seal when window is closed.
TIP: Hanging heavy drapery that blocks the chill is another way to reduce heat loss through your windows.
DOORS: Doors will need weather stripping around the top and sides as well as a good seal at the bottom. Cheap felt or foam rubber strips work well around door jams to create a snug fit when door is closed. Vinyl or foam rubber gaskets or interlocking jam strips can also be used here. Drafts can be kept from sneaking under doors with an easily installed door sweep or door shoe. You'll probably have to take your doors off their hinges to do this job properly.
TIP: In addition to weather stripping all doors that lead outside, be sure to seal any doors leading to unheated or rarely heated spaces like the garage, attic and basement.
BLOCKING OTHER ENERGY SUCKERS
CHIMNEY: make sure damper is closed tightly when you're not using the fireplace. If smoke can get out, so can warm air! Also check that the flashing is doing its job.
OUTLETS & SWITCHES: seal these with special insulating inserts that block air flow.
LIGHT FIXTURES: check for leaks and caulk or otherwise seal.
Another helpful article.  Please enjoy and benefit from each one we post.
As Always “ Happy Painting “ 
Ken   (www.kenraderinteriors.com)   (www.facebook.com/ken.rader.interiors)

How to decorate a small space

Mansions, Bungalows and Villas may be your dream home, but they will not be as cozy and comfortable as your regular sized apartment or average size house. It doesn't matter how small your house is,” the trick is in furnishing it”, to make it look more spacious and roomy. It is not at all impossible to make your house bigger for a person who has a keen eye for interior decorating. Here a few tips to help you decorate the place you call” Home”.

Make it multipurpose

Keep your apartment attractive and at the same time, functional. Don't go overboard in buying new things, try to buy items that suit your personality and will be pleasing to look at. Keep a theme in your apartment and follow it, instead of going for luxurious and fancy, go for simple and economical, that will blend with the surroundings.  Simple and economical are no longer considered cheap.  We live in the knock-off world and look a likes are abundant.

Select a lighting plan and turn those lights on.
Make yourself a hand drawing with furniture drawn in place and get a idea where you will need lighting.

Lights will make the room seem bigger and brighter. You can use all kind of lamps, tube lights, bulbs and even candles to brighten up any room. Open up all your windows to let the sunlight inside the room. Clean your windows regularly to ensure an unobstructed view as well. Using dim lights all around the house will lighten up your mood and make the house look airy and radiant.

Always have a budget

Whether you are planning to buy second hand items or shop at thrift shops, set a budget. While buying big items such as a bed or sofa, look for comfort rather than style and looks. For the bed, buy the largest you can afford and the most comfortable. Keep the bed as low to the floor as you can, this will surely make the room look larger. However, there is a special feel to a bed that is elevated.  Most beds are not on the floor. When I say ‘Bed’ I am talking about the headboard, footboard and the mattress and springs. As for the sofa, go for a medium to small sized one, where you can laze around and be comfy. Go in for a sofa that can be converted into a bed, if you lack space. These ‘Hide-a-bed’s’ are not the comfy type.  It will probably cost you a little more to get the sofa that is comfortable because you pay more for the better foam or feathers. If you are planning to buy more furniture, keep it minimal. The worst thing you can do with a small room is to clutter it.

Remember ‘Don't fill up ‘

There is no need to fill up the walls with posters, paintings, wall hangings etc. Use one or two large ones that will give a nice feel to the room, but,” DO NOT OVERDO IT”! The more you put up on your walls, the smaller your house will look. Also avoid jam packed patterns on you table linen, curtains, bed sheets etc, this will look as though it has filled up the room. At the same time, don't forget to put some decorative items here and there. A bare room will look just as bad and tiny as one that is over-cluttered, the idea is to strike a balance.

Now, Keep things stored away.

Make sure your apartment/house is clean and organized; this will most definitely make your rooms look larger. Use up spaces such as under the bed, over the kitchen counter, cupboards and closed shelves to put away all your things.  Consider closet organizers.  Some a very cost effective and will allow you to make better use of that space.  Some of them are portable, so you can take if with you if you move to another apartment.

Create serene surroundings

Instead of going for the chaotic and complex, make your environment calm and peaceful. Paint the walls in muted, natural colors in order to make them look spacious and quiet, have bolder colors in the bedroom or bathroom. Not only will it look great, but you will love coming back home everyday.

On the subject of Color

Nothing brightens up the place more than adding color. It is a great way to make your house look lived in. Add some potted plants, place flowers in vases to make the house look bright and colorful. Buy colorful cushions, rugs and paint the walls. Strong colors can look flashy in bright light, while pale colors can look dull in dim light, so try the reverse - dark colors for dark rooms, pale colors for bright rooms. Though the 2012 trend is ‘Bright colors’. And I am not into pale colors.  BE BOLD!!  Am I being too bold?

Prioritize

Keep in mind the most important part of your house, and plan the space accordingly. For example, someone who works from home may need a big study, and may be willing to forgo the dining area. If you are someone who needs a lot of space, then having a sofa/bed or a fold up bed is a sensible idea. These are simply some tips to be taken into consideration, check out which is most effective for you.

Keep it real, keep it fun and as always “Happy Painting”Ken Rader Interiors  (www.kenraderinteriors.com)  (www.facebook.com/ken.rader.interiors)

Hire a Professional Interior Designer/Decorator

How many times have you looked at the pictures in a magazine of a beautiful home and wondered what your home would look like? How often have you been frustrated by the seeming simplicity of decorating only to realize that you just can’t seem to match things up right? That goes for men and women. Deep down we all want  the stunning, classic sitting room or a dinning room fit for a queen’s luncheon designed for them. This is why you should hire an interior designer when it comes time to create the world inside your home.

Most people have the impression that interior designers are only relevant to those who are wealthy. However, this is far from the truth. Like a painting contractor, interior designers are professionals in the art of creating the look that you are seeking. Do you feel uncomfortable describing your vision to a painting contractor? I doubt it, so why should you feel that way about a professional that combines paint and wall coverings with fabrics and furniture to create the unique vision that you have for the inside of your home?

This is the first hurdle you must jump over and it is also the stigma associated with using an interior designer. Which by the way,  is no less a building trade than carpentry or painting. In fact, interior designers are more than likely to deal with those types of professionals as well. As a interior designer, they will build a plan and execute it by calling in the professionals that they will supervise and accomplish the contract, as any other would. This is hard work and that is one of the biggest benefits of hiring an interior designer. They will intercede for you and manage many of the tradesmen that you would normally have to deal with personally. You are spending the money, therefore why should you have to do the work?

There are few restaurants or Corporate offices that did not have an interior designer on site insuring that the ,”look and feel”, came through. If you were considering opening up such an office or restaurant, you would be a fool not to consult with an interior designer. Even if you have all the knowledge and skill, you need someone to carry out the day-to-day tasks, do you not? Professional firms design the most expensive restaurants, but this is not because they had the money. It is why they have the money. This is an investment and the environment someone eats that romantic dinner in is just as important as the food itself. Do you have a favorite restaurant?  Why do you like it?  No doubt it is the atmosphere, and that is a direct result of the interior decorator.

 It’s your new home, saving a few dollars on the frills should not include cutting out the professional consultation you need to ensure that your investment results in exactly what you dreamed of originally. What could be more important than that? The greatest benefit of using an interior decorator is getting exactly what you want, while having only one tradesman to deal with.

Shop around and visit with some of the interior designers/decorators in your area.  Find one that you can relate too.  Ask to look at some of their work.  Talk with them about your project, what you want to accomplish, budget, time frame, etc.  Most will give lots of free advice.  They are not afraid of sharing knowledge.  They are skilled and you will not become skilled with a little knowledge.  They know it and are not concerned about loosing you as a client simply because you learned something from them. 

You will find more interior decorators than interior designers.  If you are not doing major construction, you will be happy with most decorators.  Not all interior decorators are certified or licensed.

My wife has been doing interior decorating since 1982.  She has owned and operated several retail stores that focus on interior decorating.  She is very good and has brought 100’s of projects, both residential and commercial, to a successful completion.  But, she is neither certified nor licensed.  Her training was hands on and in the real life.  She is highly educated, but not in the field of interior decorating.  I mention this so that you know that the certification or license is not the qualifier. 

You can choose either, licensed or not licensed.  You choose based on what you want to accomplish and the track record of the person you are hiring. 

I am a professional Painter and have been so since 1987.  I only recently got State licensed and City licensed.  I have always been insured.  I worked with several good painters in the beginning and went to several trade shows and classes.  But, I was not licensed for years.  They were not necessary and cost a lot of money.  Though I now have the licenses I am still the same painter.  I am good because of my work ethic and skill.  Not a piece of paper.  The same is true of interior decorators.  If you want a interior designer, a license is a good thing for them to have.  Much more is involved than just decorating.

How to pick the perfect color for my walls

Choosing what color scheme to paint your walls appears like it ought to be such an unproblematic choice. In fact, if somebody were to ask you what your favorite color is, you wouldn’t hesitate before informing them it’s blue-green, royal blue, or whatever you’re favorite color is. Hence, why is it when we try figuring out a color to garnish our home with, we rapidly freeze up, incapable of making a choice. We look over color sample after color sample on the wall. And there they live for days, weeks, even months, “checker board monuments” to our indecisiveness.

So how do we get out of this self inflicted color scheme immobilization?

1. To begin with, we have to remind ourselves that no matter what color we choose, it can always be changed.  Even if you decide on the deepest tint of blue you could find, one can still paint over it, it merely requires a few more coats of paint, or the new paint/ primer products, no big deal.

2. Second, don’t make the decision on your own. If you have a neighbor whose house you find irresistible for the reason that they did such a wonderful job designing it, ask for their guidance. Or break open a number of interior decoration textbooks or magazines and check out rooms and color schemes that you enjoy.  Very important, Keep a close lookout for rooms that have home furniture or accessories that are similar to the space that you will be painting.

As soon as you hit upon a space that you like, regardless of whether it is in a friend’s residence or a magazine, attempt to choose why you like the room. As an illustration, I might be fond of Bathrooms, but why do I like Bathrooms? Is it due to the fine orderly appearance? Or is it, the tiled walls. Maybe it is the flooring? Is it the luxurious accessories? Or is it due to the shade of color?

If you’re still having a tough time deciding if it’s the room’s color scheme or the room’s frills and furniture that you love, look at the color scheme. You can find a range of color schemes. You can do an,” extra look”, at the room or picture and just look at the colors. There is the color scheme for the room. Because you are taking a look at the real colors being used for the room, it’s a great deal simpler to determine if it is the colors or the accessories that you are fond of.

But, if you are nonetheless having problems determining colors for your walls, study up on some ,”decision making articles”, that are on the net.  Articles or pictures in magazines are wonderful. Chances are it’s not just wall colors that you have a tricky time deciding on. You might have some more ingrained reasons that are stopping you from committing on any choice, even one as simple as what color to paint the walls.

I picked up a folder at,”The Home Depot”, that featured color trends for 2012.  It listed four.

1. Safari

2. Santa Fe

3. Kids Room’s

4. Neutrals

The color choices were quite interesting.  They offered suggestions regarding colors and textures of accessories and furnishings. Good advice and a great place to start.

You can also go through your favorite clothing store.  As you walk through, look at the colors that are popular.  These will also be popular in paint colors.  Perhaps they have a window treatment area of the store.  Look at what is new and popular.  You might find that the colors you like are actually “Faux Finishes”. A Whole New World of colors and textures. And believe it or not, they are FUN!!

When you finally pick your color, you will also need to pick the sheen of the paint.  For walls, please don’t go any shinier than Satin. Less shine will give depth and a more soothing feel and look to the room.

You will finally pick your color.  Take your time and focus on what really catches your eye about a room.  Have fun with it.  If you have close friends, bring them in for wine, cheese and an evening of looking at color swatches.

Painting a room can give the room a new lease on life and helps us emotionally and mentally. And, you really do not have to do the painting yourself.  Hire a professional.  The majority of,” professional painters”, are great people who will help you attain the look you want for your room.

If you are in the Northwest Arkansas Area give us a call.

  “Ken Rader Interiors L.L.C.”

You can also visit our web site (www. kenraderinteriors.com), where you will find more advice and help in other areas of “Home Improvement”.  Follow us at (www.facebook.com/ken.rader.interiors )

During these tough economically times, painting a room can be a cheap way to make a big change in your home. 

As always, Happy Painting

Ken