Here’s a painting tip: never select a paint color in the early morning or early evening hours. As a professional Northern Virginia painter, we know that it is very important to look at paint colors at various times throughout the day, but not in the...
That’s right! We’re “Painting” it forward. Similar to the cultural phenomenon you see on social media where people pay for someone else’s coffee or doughnuts in line behind them, Home Works Painting has joined the national movement and will be doing our part by “painting”...
If you want to change the look of your home’s interior spaces, try repainting. It is the easiest and most inexpensive way to refresh a look without undergoing a renovation. Also it is usually cheaper to repaint a room than purchase new furniture! A fresh...
If you’ve lived in your home long enough, there’s a good chance that you’ve done some level of damage to your walls, ceiling, or woodwork. Whether it’s carrying groceries, bringing in luggage, or simply dropping something by accident, your walls can take a beating. In...
You have probably seen TV commercials about Paint/Primer In One from some of the big home improvement stores trying to market their top shelf paints. What many people don’t realize, is that Paint/Primer In One is a marketing strategy. It’s used by various manufacturers to...
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="401"] http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/photos/0,,20180479,00.html[/caption] Painting the exterior of your home is one of the easiest ways to protect your home and keep it looking beautiful at the same time. Figuring out the cost to have it done professionally requires consideration of several factors such as...
If you’ve got a grimy walkway or your deck is graying, it may be time to get those surfaces pressure washed. Although you can rent or buy a pressure washer, you need to understand how it is properly used. It's important to understand how much...
All the snow that has come and gone this winter has probably left some people with more than just a head cold. Spring is the best time to check the exterior of your house to see if any damage has been done. Here are some things...
Many professional painting companies like ourselves use a water based paint called latex, but why you may ask? Not only does latex paint have a much milder odor than other paints, but it is also much easier to apply and can be cleaned using just soap and water for those unwanted...
The minute you walk in to somebody’s house you can tell a lot about that person by the choice of colors they have on their walls. If you are debating on which colors to use in different areas of your home, here are some helpful tips. If...
