Have you ever made a batch of cookies from a “secret family recipe” but they didn’t quite turn out like you remembered? Maybe that original recipe had a few secret tips and tricks you didn’t include in your recreation. But you followed the directions perfectly – so what happened? Experienced chefs know how to tweak a recipe in such a
Year: 2021
Restoring Beauty to Exterior Doors
A home’s exterior can say a lot about who lives in the house. For example, a well-kept front door can say the homeowner cares about their home and its maintenance. This was the case recently on a Vienna, Virginia project. The homeowner hired us to restain five exterior double doors and repaint iron railings. While it sounds like a quick
In the Mood: How Color Selection Can Impact You
> As you scroll endlessly through Pinterest boards or stare at the wall of color swatches, you wonder how you can ever choose the right paint color. Should you go with what’s trending right now? Do you go with a classic favorite? Should you be bold or more muted? Perhaps you should be asking yourself how you want to feel
Steps to Paint Brick the Right Way
> You’ve decided to take the plunge—you’re painting the brick on the outside of your house. The earthy tones used to be in style at one point, but now you want your house to stand out and really make a statement. Good choice! But painting brick isn’t quite like painting other surfaces. If you want the finished product to look
Hot Color Trends in Exterior Painting for 2021
> After spending so much time at home over the last year and half, you’ve decided to repaint your exteriors now that gatherings are becoming normal again. But which color(s) should you choose? When you go into the paint store, you’re instantly surrounded with nearly limitless options, and it can quickly become overwhelming. We’re here to help you make the
How Should You Prep the Outside of Your Home for Painting?
> If you’ve never painted the exterior of a home before, it’s crucial to take all of the proper steps to achieve long-lasting, even, and excellent results. If your goal is to boost your home’s curbside appeal, the last thing you would want to do is diminish it by doing a poorly planned job that doesn’t look as nice as
4 Rules to Break While Painting Your Child’s Room
> When you paint a child’s room, you should throw all of your adult rules out the door! This can be a fun bonding and learning experience for both you and your little one if you have an open mind. By involving them in redecorating their space, you’ll be able to learn more about their personality and help them channel
Good and Bad Paint Choices for Bathroom Colors
> Your guests have just arrived for a long, overdue get-together. You’ve meticulously prepared the rooms they’ll see the most, specifically the kitchen and the living room. But have you paid enough attention to the bathroom colors? Chances are they’ll visit this room a couple of times during their visit, and it can make a powerful impression. You can’t treat
4 Ways Exterior Painting Could Boost Your Home’s Value to Sell
> You’re getting your home ready to put on the market. You and your realtor walk around your home and try to see it from a potential buyer’s perspective. Like many sellers, you may need to replace a couple of dead lightbulbs or reduce some clutter, but as you step outside to look at the house with buyers in mind,
3 Clear Signs That It’s Time to Paint Your Home
> Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, you work from home, cook at home, and binge watch at home. You only leave the house to pick up groceries and other necessities, which means you have had plenty of time to notice the things you don’t like about your house. As you try to focus on working, you look around you at