Sep 27, 2017
Congratulations, you found the home of your dreams! You must be elated... and a bit overwhelmed. In fact, even before the papers are signed and moving boxes have been filled, you probably have a million items on your “wish list” of things to tackle in your new home. From updating…
Deciding on a color palette for the exterior of your home can be challenging. There are multiple factors to consider including taking into account: the landscaping, surrounding materials, architecture, and style of the neighborhood. Unlike selecting interior colors, which is mainly based upon the homeowner’s personal tastes, exterior hues…
Dec 16, 2014
For speed, nothing beats paint rollers and sprayers, but brushes will never lose their place in the painter's toolbox. Only they can do the kind of fine detail work that makes an interior painting or exterior painting job look truly finished. It's brushes that can reach into tight corners and…
Jul 22, 2014
We recently had the pleasure of painting Gloucester, MA's own Castle Manor Inn – an amazing local landmark that's worth a look in more ways than one. It's a restored Victorian inn built in 1900 (so a real treat for lovers of that era) and it's still taking guests today…
We've written about blistering and peeling paint before. Not only is it ugly, but it also means that there is something going on with your home's paint. While age can make an exterior paint job look less than its best, bubbling, flaking and other problems that can occur very soon…
Changing the color of your home's exterior is a big commitment so when the time comes to repaint you may be excited to explore all your options. You may also be dismayed to discover that the sky isn't really the limit when it comes to your home's hue. Blame the…
Dec 31, 2013
[caption id="attachment_444" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Is it dry? Yes. But is it fully cured?[/caption] Latex paint has two things going for it over oil paint. One, it's easy to clean up. And two, it dries extremely fast. With proper ventilation, latex paint can dry within minutes of its application – and…
Sep 10, 2013
Winter is just around the corner. It may not feel like it now when the lingering summery weather makes September feel like June, but before you know it New England's frigid wintery winds will be gusting against your shutters. Ice and snow won't be far behind. You may be able…
Aug 13, 2013
For the DIY interior painter or exterior painter, the temptation to open a can and just start rolling away can be intense. We get it. The vast unpainted wall before you cries out for color! You want to strike while your enthusiasm for the project is still fresh. And that…
