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Aura® Color Stories® by Benjamin Moore is truly unique with its accentuated response to light and its multi-pigment formulation. It’s fortified by way of Aura–a premium paint synonymous with unsurpassed surface smoothness and rich, true color.

During the early fall months, there’s often nothing better than spending a weekend outside in the cool air working in the yard or fixing up the house. Sharon Grech, Color & Design Expert at Benjamin Moore, shares some ideas for weekend projects that add value to your property.

The kitchen is the perfect room to start with when you want to to spruce things up a bit. There are many quick fixes to give your kitchen a refreshing makeover. Sharon Grech, Benjamin Moore Color and Design Expert, shares some tips to bring new life to your kitchen without an expensive renovation.

Add nature-inspired décor to your living space to create a relaxing and zen home oasis. Sharon Grech, color and design expert for Benjamin Moore, shares some of her favorite tips to bring touches of the outdoor in. 

When creating your home office, you don’t need to sacrifice style for form and function.  An inviting home office can help increase productivity.  Sharon Grech, Benjamin Moore Color and Design Expert, shares tips on how to achieve the perfect balance of function and style.

With the kids are back in school, weekends are a great time to include them in a fun design project you’ll both benefit from, such as redecorating their bedrooms. Working together, you can create a lasting memory and a room they’re proud enough to keep clean and tidy.

On July 25, 40 kids, ages seven to nine, from the Boys & Girls Club of Chicago enjoyed a Retail Work Experience Day at JC Licht True Value in Chicago’s West Loop. The educational day included an orientation followed by rotating activity stations.

With the kids back at school, it may feel like summer’s over, but it’s not too late to transform your backyard into a relaxing oasis. To help you maximize your outdoor living areas, Sharon Grech, Benjamin Moore® color and design expert, shares tips on how to bring the latest looks to your open-air escape.

 

 

When done right, a fresh paint job is one of the most efficient and inexpensive ways to transform the look of a room. From avid weekend warriors to first-time do-it-yourselfers, there are three key steps in the process to ensure a perfect paint job.

Despite their similar appearance, not all paints are created equal. Different formulations yield characteristics that impact both the application of the paint and how it performs over time.

Episode 017!  We have Elliot Greenberg, the Owner, CEO, President and man behind the success of the JC Licht paint and decorating stores around Chicagoland!

To get started on planning your repainting projects for the rooms in your home, we encourage you to read and review the following infographic, which is full of great painting tips, ideas, and checklists.