What do today’s high-tech paints have in common with the plant-based dyes used by early civilizations? Read on. Prehistoric cave dwellers completed the first interior painting projects more than 40,000 years ago. The ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans also used paint to beautify their homes. Each of these early societies used plant and animal-based ingredients to [...]

Filed under: Homeowner Tips by Christina on May 31, 2011 9:44 am
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ACCENT ON NATURE Just as in nature, nothing looks more refreshing than a muted landscape punctuated with an unexpected burst of color. For paint color inspiration, you can look to your own backyards. A ripe tomato still on the vine, a bright yellow sunflower swaying in the breeze, even a blazing sunset, can offer inspiration for an eye-catching color [...]

Filed under: Homeowner Tips by Christina on May 17, 2011 11:32 am
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WHO ARE YOU NOMINATING?  It is time for the 2011 Brooks Painting Charity Paint Giveaway! Make your nominations in May and vote for the recipient in June. Click here for more details and to fill out the nomination form for a deserving family, person, or charitable organization that could benefit from up to $10,000 in [...]

Filed under: Community Service, Company Info. by Christina on May 4, 2011 4:42 pm
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