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The grand prize winner in this year’s downtown Great Barrington Halloween window painting contest is Ryan Baumgart for his art in the Bernay Fine Art gallery window at the corner of Main and Railroad streets. The painting contest is sponsored by the Great Barrington Rotary, which provides the supplies and gives out cash prizes to…
The Williams home in Hillsboro. Zachary Linhares, Post Dispatch When two artists collaborate with each other and Mother Nature to create a home and refuge on 17 acres where their lives, work and passions come together, artistry and imagination abound. For the husband-and-wife team of Jerry C. and Lea Ann Williams, their off-the-beaten path abode…
Tackling a home improvement project, whether it’s something as simple as painting your kitchen cabinets or a more extensive home remodel, can be exciting. But nothing can drain your passion for the project faster than finding out your homeowners insurance isn’t up to date. “Making home improvements affects homeowners insurance coverage because in theory, when…
Many current interior design trends are embracing a darker, moodier aesthetic â and that extends to paint colors, too. While statement colors sometimes can be intimidating, two local experts share advice on how to successfully utilize dark paint throughout your home. See the light First, consider the light in your space â as well as…
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While creamy white walls will always be a mainstay, people are getting bolder and more confident with color. Whether it’s a subtler look with a muted shade that skews neutral or a true statement-maker use with bold and vibrant shades, one thing is certain: color is in. Here are six paint color trends we predict…
More than 70% of Pennsylvania homes were built before the 1978 national ban on lead paint. In 2021, nearly 5,000 children in the state tested positive for high levels of lead in their blood. Lead paint is the lead source of exposure in the state, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Several cities, including…
From painting to gutter cleaning, there’s no shortage of outdoor projects this fall. Take advantage of the cool weather to complete some of these outdoor repairs or projects. Here are some of my favorite fall projects. If you want to think big, fall is a great time to do some of your larger outdoor landscaping…
Rusmir Kahrimanovic spends a lot of time driving through city of Erie neighborhoods. When he does, Kahrimanovic constantly sees signs of the daunting public health challenge he’s been working for more than a decade to eradicate. Deteriorating home facades. Decades-old window framing. Flaking paint on front porches. Kahrimanovic is fully aware of the dangers that…
