Power Washing vs. Exterior Painting: Knowing When Your Home Needs Each

Can’t decide what your exteriors need? Do you need power washing or is it time for a new coat of paint? Both options are essential maintenance tasks that can improve your home's appearance. If you need help making a decision, let’s explore the signs to look out for when [...]

2023-05-10T11:43:58-04:00May 10, 2023|

What to Look for in a Residential Painter

If you are planning to update your Northern Virginia home and you have decided to use a residential painting contractor, there are a bunch of things you want to consider to ensure you get a satisfying end result. This is particularly true if this is your first time hiring a [...]

2023-03-11T10:42:38-05:00March 22, 2022|

Door Installation: Do You Need to Add Storm Doors to Your Home?

As a homeowner, you want to do everything you can to protect your home’s exterior. That’s why it’s important to pressure wash your home every six months or so, repair your siding when necessary, and hire exterior painters when your paint job starts to fade, peel, or chip away. As [...]

2023-03-11T10:43:04-05:00October 11, 2019|

What if Stains or Marks are Left Over After Pressure Washing?

Pressure washing is an important step to take before any exterior painting project, as well as something that should be done once or twice a year to remove dirt, dust, and mildew from your home or commercial building. Doing so will keep your property well protected and beautiful. However, the [...]

2023-03-11T10:43:05-05:00October 5, 2019|

Is Power-Washing Safe for Plants and Pets?

Power-washing is an important step for preparing your home for exterior painting, as well as for removing harmful materials such as dirt, mildew, and bacteria from its surface. If you want to keep your home looking fresh and extend the lifespan of your current paint job, you should power-wash your [...]

2023-03-11T10:43:09-05:00September 9, 2019|

How Often Should I Repaint My Home Exterior?

Exterior painting is about more than just keeping up appearances on your street. A proper layer of paint on your home helps protect it from moisture, bacteria, mold, pests, and other environmental hazards. Failing to maintain, touch-up, or update your home’s exterior paint job doesn’t just look bad, but can [...]

2023-03-11T10:43:10-05:00September 5, 2019|

After the Paint Dries: Home Exterior Clean Up and Maintenance

Exterior painting comes with a number of challenges. For instance, bad weather can throw a wrench in the works, elongating the whole process. And reaching certain areas can be a hassle, if not dangerous. But even after all the prep work and painting is done, you still have some more [...]

2023-03-11T10:43:19-05:00July 3, 2019|

How Power Washing Readies Summer Homes

Once summer officially rolls around, most of us want to relax. We would rather get our chores and spring cleaning done ahead of time so we can enjoy our time in the sun. But as spring comes to an end, what else should you accomplish in preparation for summer? If [...]

2023-03-11T10:43:22-05:00June 18, 2019|

How Shiplap Siding Adds Timeless Beauty

Installing siding is important for keeping your home well-insulated and safe from climate conditions. But in addition to its functional benefits, siding can truly transform a home’s appearance. Different siding materials exhibit different styles and give a home a certain character. Vinyl siding, for instance, is featured prominently in most [...]

2023-03-11T10:43:30-05:00April 19, 2019|

Choosing Paint That Won’t Go Out of Style

You’ve decided it’s time to repaint your Northern Virginia house. The big question that needs to be answered before you can start is, what paint colors will you choose? Whatever you decide on, you’ll have to live with it for 5 to 10 years, so you want it to be [...]

2023-03-11T10:57:40-05:00December 4, 2017|