When it comes time to repaint your house, you will spend a lot of time and research before you make a decision. Each prospective contractor will offer a bid, and then it’s up to you to decide who to hire. Without a doubt, there will be several “sticker shock” bids, as well as some bids…
After a long, wet winter, we are all ready to put the damp and cold behind us. With the coming of warmer weather, it is a wonderful time to clean up and refresh the exterior of our houses. Here are a few exterior house painting and maintenance tips for renewing the appearance of your home…
You’ve heard it said that your kitchen is the heart of your home. If this is true for your home, then you probably know just how much wear and tear they endure. When it’s time to update your kitchen, you might not want to replace your cabinets. The layout of the kitchen is great, and…
Your kitchen cabinets are ready to be repainted. You’ve done your research and the next step is finding the best contractor to get the job done right. Of course, there are countless contractors out there who advertise as cabinet painters. How do you know which pro has the skills needed to leave your cabinets looking…
If you are considering selling your home now, or even in the future, you will be working hard to get the best selling price possible. Obviously you can’t control the location of your home, or market fluctuations. But, the good news is that there are many ways to improve your home’s resale value. Although you…
Accent walls are in style! They are a great way to add a quick pop of color to your walls, create a focal point in the space, and can be used in virtually any room. Of course, as with any other interior design advice, there are some do’s and don’ts, along with some general advice…
Style choices seem to be endless. What if you don’t exactly know what colors you want for your renovation, or what if you need more inspiration before making your final decision on your home’s style? We are here to help! As leaders in the painting industry, we have seen many trends throughout the years. To…
Many of us here in Portland enjoy sharing our homes with furry, four-legged friends. It adds joy, variety, and companionship to our lives… but it also adds dirt, hair, and dander to our houses! Are there any painting choices you can make that are more conducive to life with pets? Absolutely! There are two different…
We all know the feeling. Winter is in full swing, and the drab, cool, monotone tones of winter can leave you cold. So, how can we make this time of year more bearable inside our homes? Incorporate warm colors on your walls! What is a warm color? Before we tell you where to paint, we…
Small rooms generally come in two styles; either they are cozy and intimate, or they are cramped and claustrophobic. I think we all know which one we’d prefer! So, for the petite spaces in your home, how can you achieve the former and avoid the latter? Your interior painting choices are part of it, but…