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When is the Best Time to Paint the Exterior of Your Home?

We figured we’d address this question directly as it’s perhaps the single most common question posed by our customers. Not to mention, probably the most important question of all when you’re planning to paint your home. The long and short of it is simple – …

Five Timeless Exterior Paint Colors Worth Considering

If you’re planning to treat your home’s exterior to a fresh coat of paint over the coming weeks, you’re in good company. Summertime really is the time to freshen things up outdoors, providing the perfect painting conditions for a flawless finish. Particularly if your exteriors …

The Full Lowdown On Exterior Painting Estimates

Everybody knows that contractors’ estimates aren’t always as accurate as they could be. In fact, the whole subject has become something of a joke. Working with less than reputable pro painters often means leaving yourself wide-open to costs you simply hadn’t counted on. Not that …

Mixing Paint For Spraying Like A Pro

Anyone with a taste for DIY and a love for gadgets is bound to get a kick out of a paint sprayer. It doesn’t matter how old you are, setting up your first paint sprayer really is like playing with a massive toy! A toy …

Leaving Pro Painters Home Alone: Good Idea?

There are two completely contradictory schools of thought when it comes to this particular question. While some will tell you leaving pro painters home alone to get the job done is an absolute godsend, others warn against it at all costs. In any case, millions …

Does Exterior Paint Really Boost Your Home’s Value?

We all know that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. While some people believe there’s no more fabulous color in the spectrum than blue, others argue it’s all about red…or green…and so on. We all have our own unique tastes and preferences, so …

DIY Kitchen Cabinet Painting: Common Mistakes To Avoid

There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of stepping back and admiring your own handiwork. Particularly when it comes to those essential home improvements, the sense of accomplishment that accompanies a job well done is something else. Unfortunately, there’s also nothing quite like the frustration of …

Bathroom Light Fittings: Can They Be Painted?

For reasons that should be relatively obvious, bathroom light fittings have a habit of looking old and worn before their time. Pretty much everything in the average bathroom is subjected to the kind of punishment that has a quick and often permanent impact on its …

How To Cut The Costs Of A Pro Paint Job

Hiring the experts to take care of an interior paint job guarantees unbeatable results. Nevertheless, it also has the potential to be slightly pricier than doing it yourself. It all comes down to the nature and extent of the job, along with the team you …

Why Spring Is the Perfect Season to Paint Your Home

Painting your home’s exterior during the brutal winter of 2018/2019 most probably wasn’t an option. Heck, there were probably extended periods when you couldn’t even leave your home, let alone think about painting it. It’s not as if the winter has said its final goodbyes …