Home Improvements: Where to Save & Where to Spend
If you’re not careful, home renovations can quickly start adding up. Before investing significantly in any project, you should have an idea of what your budget is, what you’re looking to accomplish, and whether or not you can tackle it on your own or if hiring a painting contractor might be your best bet. To make things…
How to Choose the Best Color for Your Home’s Exterior
Choosing a a color for the exterior of your house can seem daunting – after all, it’s generally the first thing people notice about a home. However, sprucing up your home with a fresh coat of paint can be a great long-term investment. To help you get started, we’ve compiled a list of tips below…
Remodeling Your Kitchen on a Budget
Is your kitchen in need of a makeover? You’re not alone. With full-on renovations costing up to $50,000 in some cases, it’s an easy project to put off. The good news is, you don’t have to break the bank to seriously update your space and turn an eyesore into something fabulous. Below, we’ve broken down…
How to Find the Best Home Painting Contractor for Your Needs
Chances are, if you’re thinking of doing any real home improvement project, you’re thinking of hiring a team of professionals to help you out. To make that a little bit easier, we’ve compiled a list of tips on how to go about finding the right one. Examine Past Experience You want to make sure that…
Exterior Painting in Winter Weather
There are a few things you need to know before considering an exterior painting project in low temperatures. In fact, temperature is a vital factor to consider when deciding how to tackle any exterior home painting project. Though technology has significantly advanced the weather-resistant qualities of a lot of modern painting products, it is still…
Statement Ceilings: Yes or No?
So you’ve picked out the perfect color, you’ve got all the walls painted, everything seems pretty much done. But wait… what to do about that ceiling? It’s an easy area to forget about, probably because we typically don’t spend a ton of time looking at ceilings, but it’s one that poses some questions – mainly,…
Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year and How to Use it in Your Home
This year’s Color of the Year is Aegean Teal, an intriguing and soothing light blue. In other words, it’s the perfect color to bring into your home at the beginning of a new year full of opportunity for fresh starts. It’s easy to picture this color incorporated into your kitchen, maybe adding a pop of…
How Long Will an Interior Paint Job Take?
We won’t lie, painting your home’s interior will throw a wrench into your weekend plans. Furniture and everyday household items will need to be moved or covered for protection, and other minor inconveniences will interrupt your day-to-day routine. So, how long will a painting project inside your home really take? Of course, many factors play into this…
How Often Does Your House Need a Touch-Up?
People tend to put off house painting projects because they can be tedious and lengthy, but the investment in your home’s appearance could be a wise long-term decision. Most paint you can find at any home improvement store or hardware shop will last between five and ten years. Here’s a guide from the experts detailing…
Home Painting Before Move-In
You’ve finally got the keys to your new house! Before you move in though, you’ll need to think about what needs to be done to make your house a home. One of the best ways to do that is with a fresh coat of paint. Skip the Prep Simply put, it’s a lot easier to…