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Posts tagged “painting”

Unexpected Color: Urban Art Installations by Samuel Francois

We like art, small spaces and the great outdoors. So you can imagine why these amazing painted shacks and trees by artist Samuel Francois made us smile…...

Paints: Choosing the Best Among the Low & No VOCs

If you're looking for a change in your home, painting is the easiest way to shake things up, and you'll undoubtedly want to go with a low or no VOC paint. But with all the options available, which ...

Etsy Find: Rothko-Inspired Upcycled Cardboard Art

Here's something else you can do with those moving boxes: turn them into art! We got a tip about these Rothko-inspired pieces of art by Dee Adams painted on leftover cardboard boxes from her recent ...

Best Eco Paints 2009: No-VOC and Non-Toxic

It's a very common question here on Re-nest: what's the best non-toxic paint? You want to paint your home, but you don't want the fumes to make you sick or off-gas for years to come. So, readers, w...

Green Your Painting - Ways Beyond Low-VOC Paint

Paint companies have caught on and we now have plenty of zero VOC paints to choose from (See a roundup of them here). But there are plenty more ways than paint selection to green your painting....

How To: Get Good Results With Zero-VOC Paint

Getting a good looking painting job with a zero-VOC paint such as American Pride or Yolo Colorhouse is all about understanding flow... and going with it. Keep on reading for the step-by-step guide to...