> 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
Category: House Painting Ideas
More Than Color: 5 Paint Finishes and When to Use Them
> After looking at the walls of color swatches and trying out a few options on your wall, you’ve found the perfect paint color for your living room. You’re all set to get painting, right? Wait! You still have an important decision ahead of you—picking the finish. But how does the finish really affect the quality of the paint job?
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
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
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
Do You Need a Primer Before Painting? It Depends!
High-quality paints are better than ever. Formulas are healthier than ever for air quality, provide better surface coverage, and the colors are more saturated. So does this mean you (or us) can skip using a primer when painting? The answer is: it depends on the project. The Role of a Primer: Primers contain a higher concentration of solids and an
3 Things You Should Do Before the Painting Crew Comes
> After spending so much time at home over the past year and a half, you’ve decided that your house’s exterior could use a new coat of paint. You don’t want to take this Herculean project on yourself, so you hire a residential painting company to do it for you. But then when you schedule the team to come and