I get this question all the time: “When should I pick my paint color?” Some people say it should be the very first decision you make. Others say it should be the last. So, which is it?

The answer? Both.

Hang on—don’t throw up your hands in frustration just yet! Let me explain.

I get this question a lot: “Is wallpaper good or bad? How does it impact home value? I love the look but am hesitant to commit.”

Let’s talk about it.

Every time a home project pops up, there’s a decision to make: Do we tackle this ourselves, or is it worth hiring a pro? If you’re a hands-on type of person, it can be tempting to DIY everything—but just because you can doesn’t always mean you should.

I hate to break it to you, but that paint color you fell in love with on Instagram or Pinterest? The one you painstakingly tracked down by name and brand? It probably won’t look anything like that on your wall. (Same goes for catalog and magazine photos. The color just won’t match.) Here’s why.