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30+ years of hands-on experience, shared: guides on wallpaper, painting, preparation and getting the finish right.

Professional Painter vs DIY: When to Hire, When to Do It Yourself

Painting looks straightforward. How hard can it be to roll paint onto a wall? For some jobs, honestly, not very. For others, it’s a bigger undertaking than it appears, and…

Exterior Painting in Wellington: Preparation, Process & Maintenance

Wellington is hard on houses. Wind-driven rain, coastal salt, strong UV and the odd southerly blast all take their toll on exterior paint. A good exterior repaint does two jobs…

Interior Painting: Transforming Your Home

A fresh coat of paint is the single most cost-effective way to transform a room. But the difference between a job that looks great for a decade and one that’s…

2026 Wallpaper Trends: What’s In, What’s Out

Wallpaper keeps evolving, and 2026 is shaping up to be a warm, tactile and confident year for it. If you’re thinking about a feature wall or a whole room, here’s…

Wallpaper Installation – Choosing, Installing & Caring for Wallpaper

Wallpaper is having a real moment. After years of plain painted walls, more Wellington homeowners are reaching for pattern, texture and colour, and the results can transform a room in…

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