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...
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 knowing exactly which areas...
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...
“Can you give me a quote over the phone?” We often get these requests from prospective customers who are looking to get a painting project completed. While it may seem like the quick and simple thing to do, it’s usually not in the best interest of the homeowner...
A very big trend in home décor these days is updated kitchen and baths. A complete make over of either of these rooms can empty a bank account very quickly. One way to save some money but get an updated look is to repaint your cabinets instead...
One thing we hear from our customers is they want to do something different with their walls or rooms. Of course, we would always recommend a fresh coat of paint to brighten things up. But we also recommend considering adding moldings such as crown or...
