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...
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...
It's possible to paint your Northern Virginia home in a kid-friendly manner! The walls won't be utterly immune to little hands, but they can be more durable. As professional painters, we can help you achieve that with the following tips. Let's start by saying that 100%...
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...
In a world of bland, why not go bold? The design world is starting to see hints of bold colors inserted into the gray and white palettes that have been so popular. However, you don't have to go all-in with bright colors. We suggest you...
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...
One of the first questions clients will ask us is, "How long will it take?" It's reasonable to wonder how long painters will be at your home. Typically, the length of a project depends on several factors, not the least of which is quality. As...
Repainting your home is a great way to transform its look, curb appeal, or even its style. Painting is probably the easiest and most inexpensive way to refresh a home without undergoing renovations. As Northern Virginia paint experts, we do recognize it can be tough...
Before you hire a contractor, due diligence is critical. Luckily, it's a pretty standard process: Meet with several contractors at the site of the project, ask about their process for completing the project, ensure that they're licensed, ask for an estimate, and check their references....
