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  • By Mike

    "How soon are you available?" is a question we hear rather often, and it's a fair one to ask. Whether asking when they call to schedule an estimate or once the estimate is in-hand, we can understand wanting to know just when we're available.

    February 8, 2019
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    Tips For Painting A Master Bedroom Suite

    Are 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, 2018
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    Do I Need To Prime My Walls?

    When you’re about to start a painting project, it’s important to plan out your steps before you start putting paint on the walls.

    September 21, 2018
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    Let’s Talk Color: Part 2

    Last 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, 2018
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    The Effects of Color – Part 1

    Did 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, 2018
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    More than a Painting Project

    Would 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, 2018
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    Summer Sun and Exterior Painting

    Summer is here, and the Northern Virginia sun is at its full-on brightest. It's not just a great time to be outside enjoying everything this area has to offer; it's also a good time to address home improvement projects such as exterior painting.

    August 16, 2018
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    How do you distinguish one painting contractor from another?

    How do you distinguish one painting contractor from another? There are several ways you can do it, but one reliable measure is to gauge the quality of their tools and equipment.

    August 7, 2018
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    Six Year Warranty

    Most 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, 2018
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    Can we use cheap paint?

    Clients often ask us if they can buy the paint instead of us. Sometimes they think they’re saving money.

    July 2, 2018
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    Important Questions and Answers

    As 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, 2018
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    Best of Northern Virginia!

    We 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, 2018
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    CHEAPER ISN’T ALWAYS BETTER

    CHEAPER 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, 2018
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    Exterior Home Painting

    At 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, 2018
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    Should You Buy The Paint?

    To 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, 2018
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    Where Has Mike Been?

    School 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, 2018
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    Understanding VOC’s and Paint Odor

    02-26-18 Understanding VOCs and Paint Odor You may, at times, be curious about why paints smell the way they do.

    February 26, 2018
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    What’s included in a paint job?

    A fairly common question a client will ask is: “What’s included in a paint job?” It’s a great question.

    February 9, 2018
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    Painter For A Day

    If your honey-do list includes painting, hand it over to us! We have the perfect solution. Our Painter for the Day will take care of your one-day painting needs.

    January 15, 2018
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    Paint It Forward 2017

    It 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, 2017
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    Meeting Your Expectations

    Most 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, 2017
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    Color Can Date A Room

    Keeping up with color trends isn’t of interest (understandably) to everyone. However, paint color can be important for several reasons.

    October 27, 2017
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    Wallace Job

    Replace 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
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    Wallpaper Removal

    Removing old wallpaper is a daunting task. There is no nicer way of putting it. As one of the leading painting contractors in Northern Virginia, wallpaper removal is one of the services we offer.

    September 18, 2017
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    Paint before you list your home

    Imagine walking into a home on the real estate market: the walls are scuffed, and the walls appear dingy.

    September 1, 2017
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    Painting kitchen cabinets

    What kind of paint should I use to paint my kitchen cabinets? If your kitchen or bathroom cabinets are past their prime, you might be able to have them painted instead of replacing them.

    August 23, 2017
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    Staining

    It would be great if you never again had to re-stain your deck. But, that's not the case for most of us - especially if any weather elements reach the deck and you use it!

    August 3, 2017
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    How to insert vibrant color into your home

    Grey and white are still popular neutrals these days, but that doesn’t mean you have to live in an entirely monochromatic home.

    July 21, 2017
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    Can You Paint Vinyl Siding?

    Our customers often ask us if they can paint vinyl siding when it starts to look worn. In most cases, you can paint vinyl siding.

    July 10, 2017
  • By Mike
    Questions to ask a Paint Estimator

    We’d like to offer you some advice on what to ask a paint estimator or us before your next home project.

    June 27, 2017
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