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 painter, we use three ways to apply paint: brush, paint roller, or paint sprayer. On most projects, we use all three methods. Other times, only one is necessary. So, what's the difference and is one better than the other? While we have...
Every so often, we need to revive wood trim by removing several layers of old paint. When you paint and repaint enough times, a trim's original appearance begins to lose its details and contours, detracting from its original beauty and craftsmanship. To restore the trim, we...
Price matching is a topic that comes up occasionally. Do we match a competitor's estimate? It's typically a potential client asking, but it also comes up once in a while from a past client. The short answer is that we do not match competitor's pricing,...
Structures built before 1978 could contain lead-based paint. Any paint flakes, chips, or dust can contain lead and post a serious health hazard. The Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) has several helpful pamphlets on its website. There are strict protocols that must be adhered to when removing or...
As a small business, we have to set ourselves apart from our competitors. We do it to be long-term sustainable in the industry, and we do it for our customers. They deserve quality work. So, what about us sets apart from others? Here are the top...
As you probably know, painting a room or even a single wall in your home is a project that can have a major impact on any space. But with the entire rainbow to choose from, picking the perfect paint colors can be an overwhelming task....
As we spend more time outdoors in warmer weather, you might wonder if it's time to restate your wood deck. Typically, wood decks require restaining every two-four years. However, several factors could affect the frequency of restaining: Appearance Exposure Wood & Age ...
Have you ever inspected your home's window shutters? If you have, when was the last time? Window shutters, like your home's exterior, should be checked annually. We recommend that while you're inspecting your home for annual wear and tear, you should cast an eye at your shutters...
