We're sometimes asked if we can apply just a single coat of paint to an exterior when we're doing a project. It's an understandable question. The answer is relatively straight forward almost always a "no"; we can't - and shouldn't - do just one coat...
Residential painters know how much color can affect perception, including your home's interior and exterior paint colors. With so many houses selling right now with multiple offers at well above the asking price, should you repaint your home before listing it for sale? If you...
Many houses in our area have lovely wrought iron railings or details. As beautiful as iron details can be, it does develop rust over time. Regular maintenance can help, but at some point, you will likely need to remove the rust. This can be a...
In the last five or so years, we've painted many whites, grays, and cool blues and greens on the walls of Northern Virginia homes. But we're seeing bright and dark colors splashed across design magazines - meaning these colors are making their way back into...
Online reviews are important for small businesses for several reasons. Those leaving the reviews might feel like they have nothing to lose (or gain). But for the small business, online comments can matter. As for Home Works, we value each and every review - good...
We've written about lead paint before, but it's such an important subject, one with health ramifications, that we like to touch upon it regularly. You should never try to remove lead paint yourself, especially if it's compromised in any way and flaking. Removal of lead...
A service we provide as painting contractors is wood deck staining. These before and after pictures speak for themselves - staining wood can completely transform the look of wood. Our client, Bill R. in Purcellville, VA, had recently added the enclosed porch and asked us...
You don't need to look at the calendar to know it's pollen season. If you typically suffer from allergies, your body has already alerted you that it's allergy season! Thick layers and clouds of pollen - some are invisible to the human eye - are...
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...
Whether you are interested in another contractor or us, we want to offer you some tips as a Northern Virginia painter. There are several red flags you should look for before you hire a painting contractor. Limited Services: A painting contractor who says they only paint is...
