We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again – now really is the best time of year to get your home’s exteriors in order. Three reasons for this are as follows: The weather is still pretty great, so you may as well take advantage of it. When spring arrives, you’ll have one less thing […]
Andres Matheu
Can You Paint Tiles?
One of the biggest downsides of decorating with tiles is the fact that they leave little scope for future alterations. Unless you go through the laborious process of removing them, stripping the adhesive and painstakingly preparing the surface, you’re basically stuck with them. Or are you? It’s a fair question, as you occasionally come across […]
Can You Remove Paint From Brick?
Painted brick can be downright gorgeous. Depending on the color you go for, the resulting effect can be anything from quintessentially modern to fantastically rustic. Exposed brickwork in general is an exceptionally desirable feature, both indoors and outdoors. But what happens if you eventually find yourself wishing you’d gone with a different color? Or perhaps, […]
Getting Creative with Painted Fence Panels
With the countdown to the fall season well underway, now’s the time to start tackling those last-minute outdoor paint jobs. The temptation to leave things until spring can be huge, but you simply risk making things even more laborious for yourself. If you show your exteriors a little TLC today, you could significantly reduce the […]
Exterior Paint Sheens – The Facts You Need
Narrowing things down to the perfect color for the exterior of your home is never easy. In fact, it’s one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make with respect to how your property is presented. But what’s often overlooked is the importance of subsequently choosing the most appropriate type of paint for your home’s exterior. […]
Exterior Painting Estimates – What Factors Affect Costs?
At Homm CPS, we appreciate how daunting it can be to request a quote for an exterior home painting job. With no frame of reference, you have absolutely no idea how much you can expect to be quoted for the job. Worse still, there’s always the prospect (with some, not with us!) of being handed […]
Why Professional Exterior Painting is Worth Paying For
The appeal of tackling exterior painting projects the old-fashioned way is understandable. For those with a penchant for DIY, the whole thing can indeed be a pleasure from start to finish. Not to mention, the enormous satisfaction that comes with admiring your achievements when the job is wrapped up. Technically speaking, the vast majority of […]
Can I Use Interior Paints Outdoors?
One of the most common questions asked by homeowners with planned exterior painting projects concerns the types of paints that can be used outdoors. Specifically, it’s often questioned as to whether most everyday indoor paints can be used for exterior painting. In theory, you would expect paints engineered to be used outdoors to be different […]
Exterior Summer Painting – A Five-Point Checklist
With the summer home improvements well underway, millions are once again setting their sights on long overdue home improvements. Motivated by weather that’s at least semi-reliable, households across the country are planning ambitious exterior painting projects. Indeed, time it right and there really is no time like the present to treat your home to a […]
Painting Your Home’s Exterior This Summer? Why Not Go Green?
Sustainability is more than just a buzzword for the modern household. It’s also far from a flash-in-the-pan fad, or a temporary trend that will eventually subside. For households across the United States, sustainability has become a top priority. More people than ever before are making conscious efforts to avoid waste, recycle and generally protect the […]
