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
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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
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,
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
Do I need to Pressure Wash before Exterior Painting?
One of the most critical steps to exterior painting is preparation. For exterior paint to adhere correctly – and last longer – pressure washing is crucial in the process. In almost all cases, our painting crew will need to pressure wash the exterior of your home before painting it. Clean Surface is Critical: Your home’s exterior might look clean, but that doesn’t
When is a good time for exterior painting?
Summer days are fading, and so is your home’s exterior paintwork. So when should you schedule an appointment? When is a good time to do exterior painting? Spring, summer, and fall are ideal for exterior painting in the Northern Virginia region. Once the temperatures dip below freezing, it’s time to wait for warmer days. Let’s take a closer look. Timing
Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal with these Tips
If your Northern Virginia home’s curb appeal is looking a bit dull or dated, there are a few things that can add value and boost its curb appeal. This can be very important if you’re planning on putting your home up for sale. An excellent first impression can draw buyers in to see its interior, while a house with flaking
5 Ways to Make Small Rooms Look Bigger
> Painting a home can do a lot more to it than give it a face lift. Today, many young homeowners are working with smaller budgets, so they can’t invest in renovations like removing walls and heightening ceilings to make rooms look bigger. One cost-effective way to make rooms feel and appear larger than they actually are is to paint