At the risk of jumping straight to the conclusion, the obvious answer to the above question is yes…big time. You don’t have to be an architect or a professional painter to understand and appreciate the appeal of outstanding exterior paint job. Picture any property in your neighborhood and imagine what it would look like in […]
Category: Exterior
Testing Paint Colors Before Painting Your Walls
Have you ever completed an interior paint job, only to step back and find that the color of your walls isn’t anything like you expected? If the answer is yes, don’t be too hard on yourself – you’re certainly not in the minority. Truth is, there are tons of factors that can affect if and […]
Selling Your Home? Conduct These Exterior Paint Checks First!
The quality and condition of your exterior paint can make all the difference when looking to sell your home for the best possible price. Use our handy exterior paint checklist to get your exteriors in order.
Is Fall Really a Bad Time to Paint Your Home’s Exterior?
It’s typically assumed that fall is the worst season of the year to paint your home’s exterior, but is this really the case? The answer might surprise you – check out our fall home improvement guide!
Painting Exterior Trim Like a Pro
Meta: Painting exterior trim doesn’t have to be difficult, though it can be made much easier by following a few basic guidelines and pointers from the pros. To underestimate the importance of (properly) painting exterior trim is to make a big mistake. Though technically one of the smaller aspects of a wider exterior paint job, […]
Planning on Painting Bricks? Read This First
Some surfaces around the home are more challenging to paint than others. One of which being traditional bricks, which have a tendency to complicate interior painting projects. At least, in the sense that they’re not quite as easy to paint as more standard interior walls. From classic cottages in Chevy Chase, MD to modern homes […]
Five Simple(ish) Steps to Exterior Painting Perfection
As professional painters, we’re often asked what the secret is to a superior exterior paint job. We’re often approached by customers (new and old) who’ve every intention of getting to business on their exteriors manually. An endeavor we wholeheartedly support – there’s nothing quite as satisfying as completing an ambitious DIY project. In answer to […]
Six Slightly Less Obvious Benefits of Exterior Painting
We recently published a post detailing some of the benefits of hiring help to tackle exterior painting projects. We’ve also previously covered some of the reasons why you might want to consider treating your home to a fresh coat of paint. The days and weeks running in the summer season never fail to inspire millions […]
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 – the weather outdoors will have a huge impact on both […]
The Five Biggest Benefits of Expert Exterior Painting
It’s a fact we’d never deny – there’s nothing quite as satisfying as standing back and admiring your handiwork! We’re totally on-board with the addictive nature of DIY and the constant compulsion to improve things around the home. We also understand that once you’ve got to grips with the basics of DIY, you find yourself […]