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Do you want to freshen up a wall, room, or your whole home? Consider the newest popular paint colors and trends to turn any dull or outdated space into a stunning new locale. Why Color Matters The paint color in your home sets the tone for each space, from muted, subdued colors to lighter, more refreshing hues. Bold colors and rich shades often create energy and excitement in a space, while softer, gentler tones can be relaxing and calming, creating a sanctuary-like atmosphere. Colors can also be chosen to meet specific needs, such as hiding dirt in well-worn or busy...

Lead-based paint refers to paint that contains lead as an additive. Lead is used in order to speed up drying process and increase durability. It’s also known for improving the paints moisture resistant properties, thus reducing corrosion or rot. You’ll notice above that I stated lead “is” used. That’s because, though the United States had banned the use of lead in household paints back in 1978, there are still countries in which lead continues to be added to household paint. According to Reuters, over 32% of household paint sold in China and nearly 90% sold in Thailand contained levels of...