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Redecorating your home at different times of the year can bring the outdoors inside. Autumn is a great time of year, with the beautiful reds, oranges, yellows, and golds as the leaves change.

We are now stocking Ultra Spec® SCUFF-X, a revolutionary, single-component paint that actually resists scuffing before it starts. See how a range of high-traffic areas remain scuff-free when protected by SCUFF-X.

Sometimes all that’s needed to bring new life to a room in your home is to give it a fresh coat of paint. Painting your home is a common and fairly simple DIY project, but it’s important to have the right tools and knowledge before you jump in.

Your home’s decor is one of the most important facets of your daily life. Your living space should be a reflection of who you are as a person. Finding a design for your home that resonates with you and your personality is as easy as checking out this helpful infographic!

Vacation homes are fantastic places to get away from it all, especially during the summer. You want your home to be fun and inviting whether you’re renting it out or staying in it for the season.

Every home should look good and feel comfortable. When it comes to looks, paint is the first thing people see. What’s more, paint is the first defense against elements such as harsh weather and pests. 

Learn interior and exterior painting tips and tricks from the experts at JC Licht. Interior tricks include creating visual interest, painters tape and keeping the room's function in mind. Read more for exterior tips!

Painting your home is an inexpensive and simple way to change the feel of your living spaces. However, when it comes to choosing a particular color, choose wisely, as there are often psychological influences that occur.

Two giant butterflies are perched on one wall at Joliet’s Bicentennial Park. These 12-foot- by- 7-foot painted butterflies are the result of a contest Sandy Gerrettie entered one day. J.C. Licht in Joliet donated all the paint – 16 quarts of it.

If you’re a homeowner, especially a new homeowner, then you’ve probably contemplated the decor of the walls in various spaces in your home. One thing you probably haven’t considered is wallpaper!

JC Licht is now stocking Century at our Evanston and Clark Street locations. We’re very proud to be among the first markets in the nation to carry this new line of finely crafted, artisanal color from the master craftsmen at Benjamin Moore.