Spring is here! Daytime temperatures are warming up quickly—finally. April and May are great months to tackle some simple tasks around your home before the summer heat arrives. (That includes exterior painting, by the way!) Here is our list of spring to-dos. 1) Inspect the Exterior Inspect...
Winter is over and now's a good time to start thinking about spring and what that can mean for home maintenance. So, let's talk about wood rot: what it is, how to avoid it, and what it can do to your home. What is Wood Rot For...
Wood rot can occur in the presence of wood, warmth, oxygen, and moisture. You might have wood rot if you reside in Northern Virginia and have wood in your home, especially outdoors, in bathrooms, or in kitchens. Wood rot is often found in exterior door...
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...
Something we find all too often as a painter in Northern Virginia is wood rot. It's also something we would hope not find. The consequences of wood rot can be costly and invasive. Here are some things you should look for in-between having your home's exterior...
