When summer rolls around, many homeowners start to think about home improvement projects. Repainting often tops the list of projects, particularly exterior painting! But is summer really a good time for exterior painting? The answer is yes! Below, we explain why summer can be an...
Warmer weather is an ideal time - before it gets too hot - to spruce up your home's curb appeal. Not only will you make your neighbors happy, but if you plan to list your home, great curb appeal can help sell your home. Here are...
A good contractor can help you achieve the aesthetic appeal you want. More importantly, they also help protect your home by ensuring the paint layer protects the underlying material, such as sheetrock or wood. To ensure you hire the right contractor, here are ten vital...
Spring is here! Daytime temperatures are warming up quickly—finally. April and May are great months to tackle some simple tasks around your home before the summer heat arrives. (That includes exterior painting, by the way!) Here is our list of spring to-dos. 1) Inspect the Exterior Inspect...
What should you do with old paint cans? In most communities, just tossing them into the garbage isn't an option. There are rules regarding the safe (and environmentally friendly) disposal of paint cans. We recommend checking with your local community or county's requirements. However, here are a...
Should you paint your home yourself instead of hiring a professional painter to save money? It might be tempting because you think it will save you money. However, that's not a typical outcome. So, before you DIY your home painting project, there are some crucial...
Winter is over and now's a good time to start thinking about spring and what that can mean for home maintenance. So, let's talk about wood rot: what it is, how to avoid it, and what it can do to your home. What is Wood Rot For...
Should you paint your home yourself instead of hiring a professional painter to save money? It might be tempting because you think it will save you money. However, that's not a typical outcome. So, before you DIY your home painting project, there are some crucial...
Is there a Difference Between Interior and Exterior Paint? Do you have some leftover interior paint and need to do some touch-up exterior painting? Before you grab that brush, you should know that exterior and interior paints are different. They are formulated differently, which means they're...
What are low or no-VOC paints? When a client tells us that someone in their family has chemical sensitivities or asthma, we suggest low-VOC paint. While that new paint smell indicates a fresh look, it actually means something else. VOCs are volatile organic compounds. These are...
