Big 5: Best Of
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Picks based on what we see hold up in houses around Huntley, not on what a manufacturer brochure says.
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Best paint finish for a kitchen with young kids
Satin versus eggshell for a kitchen with kids, and why flat paint fails behind the table.
6 min read
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Best colors for north facing rooms
Why gray goes blue in north light here, and which warm whites and greiges actually work.
6 min read
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Best exterior paint for Illinois freeze thaw
Elastomeric versus 100 percent acrylic exterior paint, and how we prep for Illinois freeze thaw swings.
7 min read
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Best Cabinet Painting Contractors in Crystal Lake, 2025
Five cabinet painters serving Crystal Lake compared, D'Franco included: reviews, years in business, what sets each apart, and what cabinets cost in 2025.
8 min read
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Best Painters 2025: St. Charles, South Elgin and the Fox Valley
Seven Fox Valley painting companies compared, D'Franco included: Google reviews, years in business, crew type and online booking, as of 2025.
6 min read
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Best Paint Deals Near Me
How to save on paint without giving up quality: sales, rewards programs, mistint racks, contractor accounts, bulk buying and smart prep.
4 min read
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We Tested 4 Washable Paints. Here Are the Best Ones for High Traffic Walls
Scuff Tuff, Scuff-X, Emerald and Aura on clinic, dental, funeral home and child care walls: what each does best, what each cost, and which finish to use.
5 min read
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Matte vs. Eggshell vs. Low Sheen Paint: How to Choose the Best Finish for Your Walls
Matte, low sheen and eggshell compared: how each looks, where each works, how Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore lines compare, and how to choose.
5 min read
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