Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

For most homeowners, learning how to paint a room is a quintessential part of maintaining or renovating a home. And, if you’re a beginning DIY’er on a journey of redesigning or updating your space, ...

It seemed like West Reading had it all – shopping, dining, nightlife, recreation – yet resident Brian Adams still felt something was lacking: art. Specifically, a place where people can go to ...

Adding color with paint is a quick and easy way to add style and personality to a living room, but get it wrong, and you could risk ruining the main room in your home. Color (even if you’re using ...

How do you do, fellow kids? As summer ends and we head into fall, as you’re getting ready to head off to college, you’re probably thinking about what you can use to convey your personality to your ...

Interior decorating is not only about the furniture and lighting; art is also important when creating an ambiance in your space. Appropriate artwork makes dull walls elegant and personal, creating a ...

With eight brushes in her left hand and one in her right, Lynn Hetherington Becker went to work on her canvas. Shortly after starting, she asked her “canvas” to move a bit closer. Then, she wondered ...

A wall color sets the tone for the rest of the room, which is why finding the right shade for your living room can be a daunting task. With thousands of options available, choosing the perfect paint ...

Worcester Art Museum: Selected Works," Worcester: MA: Worcester Art Museum, 1994, pg. 217. Brigham, David R., "American Impressionism: Paintings of Promise," San ...