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...
Painter's tape isn't just for painting! There are some very creative uses for it around the house. You don't have to be a Picasso or even particularly creative to put the tape to some good use. It's a very versatile tape because it's easy to...
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...
What makes a paint job look amateurish? If you've ever tackled a big paint job yourself, instead of hiring professionals, you might know the answer to this question. Painting isn't as easy as it appears to be, and it's one of those things where experience...
Crown and trim molding can do so much for a space. An otherwise plain feature in a room can be transformed into something more elegant, more architecturally appealing. People often think crown molding is used just at the joint of the wall and ceiling, but...
We recently wrote about how you might be able to keep your business open while we repaint for you. Today, we'd like to discuss updating your commercial space with paint. Your offices should look professional - especially if you see clients there. An outdated office...
You can get creative with your wood trim or stay traditional! You can go all out with color or paint it white. And even if you want to select white, there are dozens of whites to choose from. We thought we'd offer a few ideas...
REFINISHING: If you like your kitchen's layout and cabinet fonts and the cabinets are in decent condition, refinishing is probably a good option. It allows you to transform the look without having to do any cabinet replacement, saving you thousands of dollars. Things to know: ...
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...
