Home Maintenance

Do You Wash Your Walls? It’s More Important Than You Might Think!

When people ask us why we believe pressure washing is an important part of exterior home maintenance, we typically remind them that it’s important to keep a surface clean for the sake of the paint. Contaminants like mold, mildew, and dirt all work to break down the surface coatings, and create a dirty, drab appearance…

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Interior Painting Tips for the New Year

This is a time of year for resolutions, fresh starts, and new beginnings. Whether you have a home improvement project, a fitness goal, or are simply determined to make more time for the things you love doing, 2016 is 365 days of potential. If interior painting is calling for your attention this year, we have…

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What Color Should Your Ceiling Be? It’s An Important Question!

When we think about interior painting, walls are often the first thing to come to mind. While those show-stealers may be important, easily claiming the limelight, don’t forget about your room’s backup singer: the ceiling.

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Painting with the Colors of Fall – Find Inspiration Outside Your Window!

We’re stepping quickly into a time of year when nature puts on a color display unlike any other. Well, unless you live in the south or out on the sunny west coast. If that’s the case, we don’t feel too badly since you get to swim year round. Not only is this a great season…

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Painting Exterior Brick? Here’s Something to Consider!

We are asked quite often about painting exterior brick. We also just recently encountered a question on Houzz.com where someone posted a photo of their brick home and yet again asked that all-important question: should I leave it as it is, or paint my brick? We thought it might be time to share a bit…

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5 Easy Ways to Update the Style in Your Living Room

Who doesn’t love a home improvement show? Footage of drastic transformations is engaging, especially if an updated decor is on your short-term dream list. Unfortunately, however, these shows often depict changes that, while definitely stunning, come with huge price tags. And, beyond price alone, they require a certain level of commitment and willingness to turn…

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