Wood Rot or Just Peeling Paint? How to Tell the Difference
You pull into the driveway on a Saturday and finally notice it: the paint on your window trim is curling up like an old sticker. Maybe there’s a patch on the fascia board that’s been quietly flaking for months. Before you buy a scraper, ask a different...
Is Your Home Ready for Hurricane Season? Start with the Exterior Paint
August in Gainesville marks the run-up to peak hurricane season, and it arrives fast. While you’re probably checking your flashlight batteries and stocking up on water, there’s another layer of home protection that often gets overlooked: your exterior...
Why Prep Work Is the Most Important Part of Any Paint Job
You’ve picked your color. You’ve bought the paint. You’re ready to get started. But here’s the thing: the color you picked and the paint you bought aren’t what determine how good your finished project looks or how long it lasts....
Pool’s Open. Is Your Backyard Ready?
Summer in Gainesville means one thing: you’re living outside. The grill is going, the kids are in the pool, and neighbors are dropping by unannounced. Your backyard becomes an extension of your home, and just like the inside of your house, it can start to look a...
Painting the Ceiling: Tips for Doing it Right
Vibrant ceiling paint is all the rage. In last month’s blog, we wrote about the latest trend in home painting: Color drenching, a technique in which the entire room – from the baseboards to the ceiling – is one color. But achieving that look requires homeowners to...Fund Your Project
