I f you have a brick wall inside or outside of your home and you’re looking to make a dramatic change, you may consider painting it! However, painting brick is not as easy and simple as drywall. There are some specific rules to follow when it comes to painting brick the right way. To avoid flaking paint or a dull topcoat, here are some things you should know.  Never Paint Brand New Brick  As odd as this may seem, newly-built brick is a terrible canvas. This is because fresh brick can exude a chalky substance on the surface before cured. This powder will not allow the paint to stick to the wall, creating a messy and overall unfinished look. Make sure to get the right curing products and wait at least a month before painting the brick.  Make Sure the Wall is Clean  Whether you are planning to paint new brick or a wall that has been in your home since before you lived there, the first step for this project will be to clean the surface. You want to make sure that ...

David Deem 714-997-3486 Dave@DeemTeam.com According to marthastewart.com, colors that inspire self-care and calm are the way to go for your bedroom walls these days. As we try to balance the many stressors of life, and decompress from our technology-driven days, a carefully chosen shade of paint in the bedroom can go a long way toward helping us relax. Try one of the following colors to create a more soothing environment in the room where you need it most! Mossy gray.  Tap into nature with this botanical shade of gray that has its roots in nature. The green tones in this hue trigger the mind to relax and unwind so that you can get a good night’s rest. Pale yellow.  This comforting tone provides you with the perfect neutral palette so that you can personalize your bedroom to your liking. Light and warm, pale yellow pairs well with a variety of other colors, such as grays and browns. Old-world blues.  This shade of blue has the right amount of green to keep it from feeling ...

  David Deem 714-997-3486 Dave@DeemTeam.com One of the easiest and least expensive things you can do to help make an impression on buyers when selling your home is to give it a fresh coat of paint. A new paint job not only helps your home appear fresh and clean, it can also help your home sell faster—and for more money—when the right colors are used. According to the home-design experts at marthastewart.com, painting your home’s interior in a neutral shade is integral to a good home-selling strategy. Neutral colors serve two important purposes: they make your home appear more expansive; and they allow buyers to envision their belongings in the space since most furniture will work well against a neutral background. Fortunately, choosing neutral paint colors doesn’t mean you have to forego style. There is a wide palette of effective neutrals to choose from. Consider the following suggestions. Warm grays.   Inviting shades of gray work well in any room, often providing an elegant...

David Deem 714-997-3486 Dave@DeemTeam.com When working from home, it’s important that your work space gives off the right vibe to help you focus and separate your personal life from your career. From creating as much privacy as possible to having all the necessary tools at your fingertips, how you outfit your home office will have a big impact on your productivity. One of the most important, yet overlooked, places to start is with the right paint color. The tone on the walls that surround you while you’re working has a direct impact on your state of mind. But not all shades provide the same impact. According to Sherwin Williams, to make the right paint selection, think about what you need most to be productive for your particular job, then choose your shade accordingly. A sense of calm.  If your work is somewhat on the frenetic side, you’ll need a color that helps keep you calm, such as soft shades of blue or dusty shades of beige, green and gray. These muted tones help ease your m...

David Deem 714-997-3486 Dave@DeemTeam.com A fresh coat of paint can give new life to a home. Whether you’re a seller aiming to impress potential homebuyers, or you just want to change things up, painting is an easy and effective way to revamp your home’s look for relatively cheap. That said, a bad paint job that results in uneven edging, stained floors or peeled paint can inadvertently make a home less attractive, making the whole effort counterproductive. According to HomeAdvisor, you can avoid common DIY painting problems by taking these four simple steps: Step 1: Choose the Right Paint.  Most paint falls into two categories: water-based and oil-based. Water-based paint is easy to clean up, resistant to fading and works with different materials. Oil-based paint requires more cleanup and prep time, but works well for specialty jobs like painting wallpaper. Accidentally choosing water-based paint over of an oil-based paint—or vice versa—won’t ruin your painting job. ...

David Deem 714-997-3486 Dave@DeemTeam.com While world peace is a great idea, if you want to add a touch of calm to your life, begin with your bedroom. Your room isn't merely the place to rest your head, it's where you wake, and the vibe of your room can set the tone for the rest of your day. Below are five tips for bringing a peaceful vibe to your bedroom. Choose calming colors.  While red or orange may be your favorite fiery hue, when picking shades for your room, choose soothing, calm colors like light blue or a gentle gray. Pick minimal patterns.  Keep the fun, funky patterns for the living room throw pillows. Busy patterns can make us feel crowded and overwhelmed, so minimize zany patterns in your sleep space. Clear the room of clutter.  Create a sanctuary in your bedroom by keeping it clear of clutter, from laundry to oversized furniture. Spend a few minutes before bed each day storing any items you pulled out, close the closet doors, put the books bac...

David Deem 714-997-3486 Dave@DeemTeam.com By John Voket It's been a full decade since the PaintCare, a national nonprofit organization created by paint manufacturers, began providing consumers with a convenient network of locations where they can recycle postconsumer (leftover) paint, stain and varnish. Still, many homeowners don't know about this valuable outlet. The program is funded by a fee on sales of new paint and remitted to PaintCare by paint manufacturers to handle paint collection, transportation, processing and public education. Part of that public education campaign involves providing the following tips to consumers: Buy right. Many people have leftover paint because it’s not easy to know how much to purchase in the first place, so get help estimating the right amount of paint needed for your projects by visiting paintsmart.org for a list of paint calculators to help you paint smarter. Store right. An unopened can of paint can last for decades if...