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Noah Scott
Noah Scott writes Calcupine's project guides. Every guide starts from what homeowners are searching for right now, is researched from manufacturer data, university extension advice and building standards, and is checked against our calculators before it goes live.
Guides by Noah Scott
Walls and ceilingsBenjamin Moore's 2027 Color of the Year is Webster Green. Here's how much paint a door, a room or a drenched study takesBenjamin Moore just named Webster Green (HC-130) its 2027 Color of the Year. What the color is, where Benjamin Moore says to use it, and exactly how much paint to buy.October 16, 2026
Roofs and stairsRoof replacement costs are up by a third. Measure your roof before you call for quotesA new roof cost about 33% more in 2025 than the four years before, and prices are still rising. Why, and how to measure your roof in "squares" so you can compare quotes line by line.October 15, 2026
Concrete, pavers and fillPorcelain, pedestal and 'slurry' pavers: the patio trends people are searching this fall, explainedSearches for pedestal pavers and slurry pavers are climbing. What these words mean, how porcelain pavers compare with classic concrete ones, and what to know before laying a patio as the weather cools.October 15, 2026
FloorsKelly Ripa's glossy black kitchen floor has everyone asking: are dark floors back?A celebrity kitchen just sent searches for dark kitchen flooring through the roof. What's trending underfoot for 2026–27, the honest pros and cons of dark floors, and how much flooring a kitchen really needs.October 15, 2026
Yard, garden and outdoorIs October too late to plant grass seed? What turf experts actually say"Is it too late to plant grass seed?" is one of the fastest-rising lawn searches right now. The honest answer by grass type and region, the dormant-seeding trick, and what to do with all those leaves.October 15, 2026
Walls and ceilingsCelery is the 2027 Color of the Year. Here's how much paint a Celery room really takesSherwin-Williams picked Celery (SW 6421), Behr went olive, and searches for the new greens are surging. What the 2027 colors are, where they work, and exactly how much to buy.October 15, 2026