Residential painters know how much color can affect perception, including your home’s interior and exterior paint colors. With so many houses selling right now with multiple offers at well above the asking price, should you repaint your home before listing it for sale? If you want to appeal to more buyers and maximize your home’s appeal and selling potential, its
Author: Jon King
Is removing rust from wrought iron a DIY project?
Many houses in our area have lovely wrought iron railings or details. As beautiful as iron details can be, it does develop rust over time. Regular maintenance can help, but at some point, you will likely need to remove the rust. This can be a time-consuming and painstaking process sometimes left for a professional painter.Here’s a short outline of what
How to use bold or dark colors in your home
In the last five or so years, we’ve painted many whites, grays, and cool blues and greens on the walls of Northern Virginia homes. But we’re seeing bright and dark colors splashed across design magazines – meaning these colors are making their way back into homes, both here and abroad. Below are our tips on how to introduce these bolder
Can I use old leftover paint?
Do you have some old paint lying around, and wondering if it’s still useable? It might be, depending on a few factors. Our expertise as Northern Virginia painting contractors means we can offer some advice.Here’s what you need to know to decide if it’s time to toss (responsibly) your old paint.Open or unopened?If the paint can was never opened, it
Why Online Reviews Matter to a Small Business
Online reviews are important for small businesses for several reasons. Those leaving the reviews might feel like they have nothing to lose (or gain). But for the small business, online comments can matter. As for Home Works, we value each and every review – good or bad. Why reviews matter: Studies show that 90% of consumers trust online reviews about
Creative Uses for Painter’s Tape in Your Home
Painter’s tape isn’t just for painting! There are some very creative uses for it around the house. You don’t have to be a Picasso or even particularly creative to put the tape to some good use. It’s a very versatile tape because it’s easy to remove without damaging the surface underneath.A quick note about masking tape: it is not the same as
What you need to know about lead paint and safety
We’ve written about lead paint before, but it’s such an important subject, one with health ramifications, that we like to touch upon it regularly. You should never try to remove lead paint yourself, especially if it’s compromised in any way and flaking. Removal of lead paint should be left for professionals certified in lead paint removal according to E.P.A. protocol.Do
The Benefits of Staining Your Wood Deck – before and after pictures!
A service we provide as painting contractors is wood deck staining. These before and after pictures speak for themselves – staining wood can completely transform the look of wood. Our client, Bill R. in Purcellville, VA, had recently added the enclosed porch and asked us to stain it. But wood staining is about more than aesthetics. It also can protect
Why Your Paint Job Might Look Unprofessional
What makes a paint job look amateurish? If you’ve ever tackled a big paint job yourself, instead of hiring professionals, you might know the answer to this question. Painting isn’t as easy as it appears to be, and it’s one of those things where experience makes a big difference to the outcome. Here are six mistakes that can make a
Our Tips for Using Crown Molding
At Home Works Painting, we’re not just painting contractors. We also provide other services such as carpentry and power washing for our Northern Virginia clients. For example, we can install crown molding, an elegant decorative element that can significantly change the appearance of a space. Think of it as an element that can give the room a finished look or