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So you’ve decided to tackle that paint project you’ve been putting off. You’ve picked your color scheme, bought the necessary tools and supplies and now you want to get started. But how many coats of paint should you be putting on your surfaces in terms of primer and final color?…

Many homeowners love the idea of making a change in color in their homes, but they don't always have the time or money to invest in a comprehensive paint project. One of our favorite and most popular paint projects for homeowners is the repainting of the front door. Painting a…

Have you ever thought about using that paint you stored a few years ago to make a few touch-ups on scuff marks and scratches on your wall’s surface? Or perhaps you love the color you chose for the guest room and want to use it in another location in your…

Planning to paint a space in your home and want it to look balanced and cohesive? You may want to try the designing rule 60/30/10 which will help your colors feel balanced and bring together a unified look for your space.  If you are not from the interior designing world…

Painting the indoor spaces of a home doesn’t sound like a risky proposition but it can be if the right procedures and techniques are not used during setup, painting and clean up. From rickety ladders to paint solvent fire hazards, there are many things to consider when making safety a…

A stain here, a scratch there, a scuff on the baseboard and grease splatter on the backsplash.  All these blemishes to take care of, but no time to repaint the whole space means it’s time for some touch-ups. With no way to repaint the entire house, it’s time to touch-up…

So you want to paint a room or two in your house but you don’t want to make a mess, ruin furniture, or make the space look like a preschooler painted it? Our painters here at Jerry Enos have years of experience under our belts and have seen it all…

Peeling and bubbling paint on a home’s exterior or the surfaces within can be such an eyesore, making the space look unkempt. In the past, we have explored how to remove, repair, and renew surfaces that are experiencing peeling or bubbling paint. In today’s blog, we are exploring preventative techniques…

As homeowners, we vacuum our rugs, sweep the floors, clean the bathrooms and kitchens as well as complete any number of cleaning tasks on a daily basis. These tasks seem straightforward and make sense for the appearance and cleanliness of any home.  Cleaning the walls of your home may not…