Any homeowner will know that, unfortunately, drywall cracks. There are causes of drywall cracks, but the overarching theme is that the cracks are unattractive and need to be addressed.
January 27, 2023
Any homeowner will know that, unfortunately, drywall cracks. There are causes of drywall cracks, but the overarching theme is that the cracks are unattractive and need to be addressed.
January 27, 2023Baseboards can be the workhorse of any room's vertical surfaces. They take a beating. And if you have active children, it's probably a bigger beating!
January 18, 2023We often read about - and have written about - how to pick paint colors. But it's equally important to avoid making mistakes in that process.
January 9, 2023Multiple factors can affect the cost of painting your home's interior. For example, interior conditions can vary drastically from house to house.
December 29, 2022If you're ready to tackle a small painting project in your home, here are the ten top mistakes DIYers tend to make.
December 21, 2022Do you know what to expect the first day painters arrive at your home? If you've hired Home Works Painting, you can expect a lot, including quality work and exceptional customer service.
December 12, 2022Changing the clocks in the autumn marks an excellent time to winterize your home - if you haven't already.
December 1, 2022Color can affect your mood. So, it's no surprise that paint color can also affect you. You'll want to keep that when selecting a paint color for your home office.
November 23, 2022Our clients with children often ask about paint that can be easily cleaned in case their little ones leave marks, scuffs, or other evidence of their presence.
November 15, 2022Painting is so much more than picking a color. We understand this at Home Works Painting. It's why we will ask you a series of essential questions at our first meeting, and your answers will directly impact the project.
November 7, 2022Benjamin Moore announced their pick for Color of the Year 2023. It's certainly a bold choice! Raspberry Blush 2008-30 is "the definition of charismatic color," according to the company.
October 28, 2022We love collaborating with past clients on their new projects. Sue and Bob of Vienna gave us that opportunity this past August, making it our third project with them.
October 20, 2022As painting contractors, we often talk about the transformative power of paint because color can make a huge difference!
October 11, 2022Paint color trends often reflect how broader society is feeling or behaving. Cool greys, whites, and pastel blues and greens have been popular for several years.
September 30, 2022Do you know paint finishes well enough to pick the right one for your walls? Paint comes in different finishes.
September 19, 2022With decades of painting experience, we've learned to ask many questions before taking on a job. The questions and client's answers help guarantee a project's success and a client's satisfaction.
September 9, 2022We paint a lot of Northern Virginia homes, but we also regularly paint commercial spaces and offices.
September 1, 2022"How long will it take," is one of the questions we often hear, and it's a reasonable question. Each interior project is different, meaning timelines will vary.
August 24, 2022If you're not in the paint industry, you probably don't realize the amount of research and development done by manufacturers to improve paint.
August 16, 2022Did your little Picasso use a wall in your home as their canvas? It's not a rare event. (We mean the crayons, not that your child will turn out to be Picasso!) There are several easy methods using household items you can try before you resort to repainting.
August 5, 2022Our clients here in Northern Virginia often ask us about doing an accent or feature wall. If you're unfamiliar with the term, an accent wall is painted, wallpapered, and/or trimmed differently than the others in a room.
July 28, 2022While it can be tempting to save money by hiring the cheapest painting contractor, that might not be the best idea.
July 20, 2022After years of white, grey, and more grey, there's a color transition occurring, including paint colors.
July 11, 2022Wondering just how much paint you need for your project? It's an age-old question for the DIYer! How many gallons should you buy?
July 1, 2022Did you know that we do more than just paint? As experienced painting contractors in Northern Virginia, we also do carpentry and other services.
June 23, 2022Before you renovate your bathroom, you might want to consider repainting instead. It's a small investment that could save you thousands of dollars and months for a bathroom renovation.
June 15, 2022Do you find mold growing on just one side of your Virginia home's exterior? That's not unusual. Whatever type of siding you have, it's not uncommon to find mold mainly growing on one side, usually the north-facing wall.
June 6, 2022Transforming a child's bedroom into their dream room is one of the most satisfying things we do every year through the Paint It Forward Project!
May 26, 2022Yes! You can paint your ceiling any color you want! You can even wallpaper it! If it's time to repaint your ceiling and you're wondering if you can add some color or interest to the room by using any color but white, we can help you out.
May 19, 2022"How much does it cost to paint a room?" is a question we sometimes hear on the other end of the phone as Northern Virginia painters.
May 10, 2022
