Some of the most interesting - and satisfying - projects we get are about more than painting. Today's project profile focuses on one such project we did a few months ago! The clients hired Home Works Painting to add creative trim molding and crown molding...
Do you love your home but are ready for a new exterior look? Repainting your home's exterior and adding new accent features or colors can transform its look. A few changes can have a significant impact! Here are four tips for adding new design accents to...
It's probably no surprise that repainting the interior of your Northern Virginia home is far less expensive than remodeling it. Repainting can be such a dramatic transformation that it can make some spaces feel like they've been renovated when they haven't. A fresh coat of...
We love working with our clients to personalize their Northern Virginia homes. Chalkboard paint is one way to do that. If you have children who love drawing - or if you're the creative type yourself - read on. What is chalkboard paint? Chalkboard paint is a paint...
Renovating your home typically means some repainting at some point. The critical question is: when should repainting take place? As an experienced painter in the Northern Virginia area, we can help answer that. While we assess each project individually and carefully, we've learned a lot...
The highly-regarded Pantone Color Institute has selected a sunny yellow called Illuminating (PANTONE 13-0647) as one of its two "Color of the Year 2021". The other color selected is Ultimate Gray (PANTONE 17-5104), likely an indicator that gray hasn't fallen out of favor with decorators...
It's possible to paint your Northern Virginia home in a kid-friendly manner! The walls won't be utterly immune to little hands, but they can be more durable. As professional painters, we can help you achieve that with the following tips. Let's start by saying that 100%...
We hear this question pretty regularly from potential clients. Many of them work full-time and would need to make arrangements to say home. Others ask because they're wondering if it's OK to leave unattended strangers in their home, often for several days. These are all...
You should know several things about professional estimates for a painting project, including the best way to obtain, evaluate, and compare estimates. Most importantly, never get an estimate over the phone. Never work with an uninsured, unlicensed contractor. Here are four other things you should know: ...
As a Northern Virginia paint contractor, we get a fair number of inquiries about repainting kitchen cabinets. According to Zillow.com and HGTV.com, repainting your kitchen cabinets as part of enhancing your kitchen can increase your home's value. Given how much time most of us spend in our kitchens,...
