Exterior Painting & Maintenance

home painting tips for 2017

12 Home Painting Resources

One of the best parts of a new year is the opportunity it creates for a clean, fresh start. This blank canvas leaves room for goals, ambition, and optimism to spur us on. And, there is one more thing that an empty canvas calls for perhaps more than anything else. Beautiful, vibrant paint. As you…

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5 Reasons Why Cleaning Your Gutters Is More Important Than You Think

We’ve noticed over the years that many homeowners let gutter cleaning slide off the bottom of their maintenance to-do list, or maybe never make a place for it at all. Part of this may be due to the fact that gutter cleaning isn’t exactly a fun activity; nobody really looks forward to it (at least…

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6 Practical Tips for Ladder Safety This Fall

Don’t look now, but fall is coming! This means that in no time at all you might get the urge to wrap up a little exterior painting before the snow flies, pull leaves out of the gutters, or maybe hang those lights you’re famous for along the porch roof. And, there’s also a good chance…

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painted brick house

Can I Paint My Brick Home?

There’s no denying that brick is a popular, enduring building material here in Connecticut and New York. It offers a level of sophistication and natural warmth that flies higher than fickle trends. Over time, however, age and the elements get the best of us, and brick is no exception. If your home’s mortar is eroding…

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Before & After – Exterior Paint Transforms this Westchester, NY Home

We love the power exterior paint has to transform a home’s appearance. Not only does a fresh coat of paint make your home look its most beautiful, but it also serves as the first line of defense against destructive elements like water, mold, or insects. See how this Westchester home’s exterior paint choices resulted in…

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Why Is It So Popular to Paint Your Front Door a Bright Color?

If you like to peruse home improvement websites or treasure troves of inspiration like Houzz.com, you probably have noticed that more and more homeowners are painting their front doors vibrant, attractive colors. We included the idea in our own list of fun ways to add exterior color. So, why exactly is this such a hot…

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