Selling your home can be a stressful process. It can be hard to know how much money to put into repairs or other improvements before you sell. One thing experts agree on, however, is that exterior paint is one of the fastest, easiest and least expensive ways to give your house a facelift before selling.If you’re considering painting the…
Hardie plank siding is one of the toughest materials for home exteriors to come on the market in recent years. In the distant past, many homes used aluminum siding, which then transitioned into vinyl siding. Vinyl was a better alternative than aluminum, but Hardie Plank is taking over as the number one siding replacement or new build siding product…
Painting the exterior of your home is a great way to give your house a fresh, updated look. Exterior painting can bring out beautiful trim work details, cover up a dated color or make your home a true standout on your block. Whether you’re tackling an exterior wood trim painting project (think porches and shutters) or giving the whole…
The right paint and exterior trim color can take your home from boring or outdated to modern, fresh and truly spectacular. We have seen some amazing exterior before and after transformations happen for our clients, and many times it comes down to trim details. So, if you’re struggling with exterior house trim colors or what you should paint your…
We will never get tired of promoting the importance of meticulous preparation before every painting job. Painstaking prep is important on an exterior painting project since the paint job is exposed to the elements and fluctuations in temperature. Many people understand why they should pressure wash, scrape old paint and prime before repainting an exterior, but it’s usually the…
Nearly every homeowner will tackle a home renovation at some point. Home renovations can range from simple (e.g. minor bedroom updates) to complex (e.g. tearing out and rebuilding a kitchen or bath). No matter the level of complexity of your renovation, there is a distinct order of operations to maximize the efficiency of your project and guarantee your desired…
The exterior of your home is the first thing you, your neighbors and potential new buyers notice. Between your paint, your landscaping and other exterior features (think porches, decks and fences), the outside of your house tells a story.If you’ve re-painted the exterior of your home recently or if the paint is in good shape, you might not need…
Older homes often have a charm or coziness that newer homes can’t replicate. Plus, they come with well-loved details like built-in shelving, original wood floors or quirky architectural details.But every old home needs maintenance, updates or a refresh every few years or so. Paint is one of the best ways to give an old home new life while still…
Spring is finally here and for many of us that means spring cleaning, the first few times mowing the lawn and working on our homes. Perhaps this spring you began your outdoor cleanup and yard work and noticed that no matter how good your flower beds look your home’s exterior could use a little love. Or maybe you’re tired…
You know it is time for the outside of your house to get a facelift. You’ve even narrowed your colors down to your top three. But is it the right time of year to paint your house?If you’re reading this in the spring, then yes! Spring is one of the best times to paint your house exterior.Here are seven…