There's one factor you must weigh when selecting paint for your Reston home: natural light transforms color over time and orientation, so test paint swatches on your walls at morning, noon, and evening.
August 19, 2025
There's one factor you must weigh when selecting paint for your Reston home: natural light transforms color over time and orientation, so test paint swatches on your walls at morning, noon, and evening.
August 19, 2025Vienna's unique climate and architecture make selecting the right exterior paint for your brick home crucial in maintaining its beauty and durability.
July 29, 2025Paint offers a flexible and budget-friendly way to refresh your home's interior, but when living in Vienna, VA, understanding the local climate and your lifestyle can help you decide if wallpaper might be a better fit.
July 15, 2025Maintenance is key when it comes to protecting your home's exterior paint from the harsh weather and environmental factors unique to Herndon, VA.
June 26, 2025Many homeowners in Herndon, VA, seek the perfect paint colors to enhance the timeless charm of their Colonial Revival homes.
June 19, 2025Hiring professionals for drywall repair can save time and provide a higher-quality finish. Skilled technicians possess the experience and tools necessary to assess the damage accurately and employ the most effective repair techniques, such as selecting the appropriate sandpaper grit to achieve a smooth surface.
June 12, 2025Wondering just how much paint you need for your project? It's an age-old question for the DIYer! How many gallons should you buy?
July 1, 2022Supply chain disruptions are everywhere, not just in Sterling, Virginia. Unfortunately, that also means the national paint industry isn't immune.
February 18, 2022We try not to brag too much, but sometimes we can't help ourselves. This is one of those times. We can now boast that it's our 9th year listed on the Best Pick Reports as one of Northern Virginia’s top painters!
March 15, 2019Hiring someone to perform work in (or on) your home is somewhat of an act of faith, especially if it's the first time you work with them.
February 15, 2019One or two coats if using a primer and paint product? Clients often assume that if they (or we) use a primer and paint all-in-one product, it automatically means only one coat of paint is needed.
December 13, 2018Are you thinking of repainting your master bedroom suite? Given that you spend roughly 1/3 of your day in your bedroom, carefully selecting those paint colors is a good idea.
October 4, 2018Last week, we blogged about the effects of color in part one of our "Let's Talk Color" series. Today, we present part two: questions to discuss during a paint color consultation.
September 7, 2018Did you know that colors can affect mood or behavior? As Northern Virginia painting contractors, we've learned a lot about color over the years, and we're always happy to offer tips on wall colors as we're doing in today's blog post.
August 31, 2018Would it surprise you that a typical job for us often involves more than just painting a wall? Repeat customers Wendel and Louise in Reston wouldn't be surprised at all because they called us recently to work on their beautiful, split-level home.
August 23, 2018Most painting contractors offer a one year warranty - or at most, two years. Our warranty, however, sets us apart from others across Northern Virginia.
July 10, 2018Clients often ask us if they can buy the paint instead of us. Sometimes they think they’re saving money.
July 2, 2018As professional painters, we always encourage clients to ask questions throughout their project. But, it’s equally important that you ask questions before you hire us.
June 8, 2018Transform Your Room With Molding We often extol the virtues of repainting a room to transform its look.
May 31, 2018We have to brag for a moment because we're excited. The (savvy) readers of Northern Virginia Magazine have selected Home Works Painting as one of the top eight paint contractors in Northern Virginia!
May 14, 2018CHEAPER ISN'T ALWAYS BETTER Cheaper isn't always better when it comes to hiring a paint contractor. Yes, you might save money up front, but there's an excellent chance that it will cost you more in the long run.
May 4, 2018At some point, every homeowner has wondered how often they should repaint their home's exterior. There is no simple answer to how often.
March 28, 2018To buy or not to buy! Sometimes clients ask their painting contractor if they should purchase the paint before the start of their project or if they should rely on us to buy it.
March 13, 2018School is in session several times a year for us. It’s not all work! To be the best painting contractors we can be for our clients, company founder and president Mike Katounas regularly participates in continuing education, training, and conferences.
March 7, 201802-26-18 Understanding VOCs and Paint Odor You may, at times, be curious about why paints smell the way they do.
February 26, 2018A fairly common question a client will ask is: “What’s included in a paint job?” It’s a great question.
February 9, 2018It isn't every day that 1) our client is pint-sized; 2) they enthusiastically shout out "holy smokes!" when they see the results of our work.
December 12, 2017Most of the time, things go very well with our projects. As an experienced contractor, we ask a lot of questions before we take on a job.
November 6, 2017Keeping up with color trends isn’t of interest (understandably) to everyone. However, paint color can be important for several reasons.
October 27, 2017Replace old wallpaper with paint and what you get is a new room. The project we tackled for a charming Northern Virginia couple was an excellent example of the transformative power of paint in the expert hands of a reputable painting contractor.
October 11, 2017
