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Your home’s exterior is the first thing people see, and while its main job is to protect what’s inside your home and withstand harsh weather conditions, shouldn’t it also look beautiful? We want you to feel a sense of pride as your approach your home.

There’s nothing quite like summertime in the Chicagoland area, and there’s no place quite like your deck. From peaceful afternoon lunches to evening family BBQs, it’s a summer sanctuary where you can grill, gather, and enjoy the weather, and it shows.

As athletes are preparing to compete for the gold at the Summer Olympics later this month, our latest choice for color of the month takes the top spot on the podium when it comes to timeless versatility and warm sophistication.

Have you been searching for a way to make your brick house stand out in a neighborhood of brick houses? Or maybe your exterior is so faded and worn it’s starting to remind you of some sort of historical society. Then it might be time to call in the reinforcements…a fresh coat of Benjamin Moore paint!

How often do you think about your front door? As long as it keeps the frigid cold of the Chicagoland winters out and protects your house from the spring rain, you probably don’t give it much thought. But your front door is so much more than a place where packages pile up; it’s a place where memories are made

Whether the exterior of your home just needs a touch-up or you bought a new house and hate the color, exterior paint can hold the answer. At JC Licht, we believe early fall is the best time to paint your home’s exterior. Read on to learn why!

We often use color to express ourselves, and the color on your front door is no different. If your door could use some freshening up, consider the statement you want it to make. Let’s take a spin on the color wheel to see what the color of your front door says about you!

Grays are everywhere you look but picking the right tone for your room is not always easy because there are so many shades to choose from.Whether you’re painting walls or using gray as an accent color, you’re sure to find the right tone from Benjamin Moore’s collection, and we’re here to help!

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.

As the seasons are beginning to transition, snow, rain, and wind make it hard to revitalize your deck. Plan now to paint your deck, because the warmth will be here soon. Now may be the best time to shop around for Benjamin Moore paint and pick the optimal Benjamin Moore products to suit your project.

Regardless of your style, there are many ways to inject personality without gutting out a room. You could also go with panels, various other wall treatments, or shutters. First, we’ll start with versatile Benjamin Moore paint to help personalize your space.

A fresh coat of paint helps make your home livelier. There are many moods that can be created using color and contrasts. One commonality is to use paint from Benjamin Moore.