Many people love the look of cedar siding because of its natural and unique look. For decades whenever cedar siding was used, home builders often stained it to give homes an even more rustic feel. The stain had a look that was similar to paint, but it weathered differently. The popularity of cedar siding has decreased over the years, however.…
Early summer — when the weather’s warming up and the rain clouds are few and far between — is the perfect time to spruce up your home. Flowers are blooming, grass is green, and the birds are chirping. Why not make your home as beautiful as its surroundings with an exterior paint project? There are certain summer house painting projects…
You want to give the exterior of your house a facelift with a fresh coat of paint. What exactly does this type of project entail, especially if you hire professional painters? Specifically, how many hours or days does it take to paint a house? The answer is like many answers to questions about home renovations: It depends. The biggest determining factor…
The exterior of your home probably took a beating from the sun this summer. Those hot, cloudless days meant lots of wear and tear on the surface of your home, whether it’s vinyl siding, brick, stone, or something else. It also means plenty of oxidation as well as UV and heat exposure for your shutters. So it's only natural…
Looking to spruce up your home’s outdoor gathering space? A simple, fast way to make a big update is to give your trellis, awning, pergola or gazebo — which help protect your space from intense sun or rain — a fresh coat of paint or new stain. This is a must-do to close out the summer season, especially if you…
Say goodbye to aluminum or vinyl siding. Did you know that Hardie Plank is taking over as the number one siding replacement or new build siding product to put on homes? Also called fiber cement siding, this exterior material is made of concrete substrate. It’s semi-rigid, so it maintains some flexibility, and it’s known for being a durable, long-lasting and…
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The weather is warming up and the sun is shining — what better time to spruce up your home’s exterior? If you’ve been meaning to refresh your exterior paint job, now’s a great time to hire a painting professional for the job. Once it’s complete and you’re gazing at your home’s new look, you’ll be glad you took the…
In some neighborhoods, homeowners can paint the exterior of their homes any color they’d like, as often as they’d like (or don’t like). In other neighborhoods, homeowners must first get approval from their homeowner’s association (HOA). Guidelines, approval processes and requirements tend to differ from HOA to HOA, so here is some of our best advice for choosing the…
As glorious as some brick homes are, there are still others where the color of the brick is less than desirable. While many homes look beautiful for years with their original brick, still others need a good coat of paint to bring them into this decade (or century). 5 Best Colors to Paint a Brick House Before you consider hiring someone…
Painting is an easy and inexpensive home improvement project that can increase the value of your home. Whether you’re considering an interior painting project, changing up your kitchen’s color or going for a full exterior painting change, these makeovers can add big value to your home. 5 Ways Painting Increases the Value of Your Home Whether it is the first time…
If you’ve ever thought about painting your front door, do it! It’s an affordable update you can make to your home that can literally result in thousands of dollars added to your home’s value. For this reason alone, it’s one of our favorite exterior painting services. Plus, a beautifully painted front door can make you happy every time you…
There are few building materials that garner more extreme opinions than brick. Many folks love it when it’s artfully exposed in a cool, vintage loft, but hate it on an old fireplace. Whether you love it or hate it or simply think you’d like a new look with brick, don’t be fooled by DIY articles that claim it’s easy…
Concrete patios are readily described as functional and hardy, but rarely considered beautiful. Until now! Outdoor concrete patios are a great way to provide usable outdoor space for furniture, grills, tools and more. And for homeowners who want to take their concrete patios from boring to brilliant, paint can come to the rescue. Tips for Painting Concrete Patios In the past,…
If spring is the best time of year to give your home a thorough cleaning, then fall is the best time to tackle home improvement projects. Not only does the cooler weather force us inside more often, it’s the perfect season to finish things up before a long winter. 11 Home Improvement Ideas for Fall Which projects are best to tackle…
Buying your first home can be both exciting and stressful. For many first-time home buyers, however, all that stress tends to pay off when they finally get the keys and know they no longer need to deal with landlords or leases. They get to finally feel in control of their home and the way it looks, plus make a…
If you’re considering painting your home and have searched for color inspiration on home improvement shows or magazines, you can’t have missed the color gray. Gray is seemingly everywhere in home decor and graces kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms and living rooms. Designers use gray in small flips as well as luxury home remodels, which indicates gray truly is a color…
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…