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How Much Does a Home Exterior Makeover Cost?
By: brick&battenPlanning to give your home a much-needed curb appeal revamp is all fun and games when you’re in the dreaming phase. Scouring Pinterest, Instagram, and home magazines can leave you feeling excited and inspired. But when the time comes to actually calculate the cost, you might not know where to start. An average home exterior ...
Should I Paint an Exterior Brick House?
By: brick&battenIt’s an age-old question: Should I paint an exterior brick house? Of course, we can’t give you a for sure yes or no. After all, the answer depends on many different factors. But we know there is something delightfully European about a white brick house with an orange tile roof or a classic cape cod ...
Top 2019 Exterior House Colors
By: brick&battenIf you spend enough time in an up and coming or well-established neighborhood this summer, you’ll see it: Motivated homeowners giving their home’s exterior new life with a fresh coat of paint. Of course, even the friendliest of neighbors will have an opinion about the new look, but it doesn’t matter. Either the homeowner chose ...
Painting Exterior Brick – Everything You Need to Know
By: brick&battenThere’s a reason America’s oldest brick home, built in 1680, is still intact. Brick homes hold their value and structural integrity. So if you’ve been lucky enough to score a brick home, you have an asset. Of course, not everyone loves brick’s traditional warm tones, but luckily, there’s paint. We understand that painting your brick ...
Exterior Home and Design Trends for 2019 You Can’t Miss
By: brick&battenIt’s human nature to judge a book by its cover, so it’s no surprise that people also judge a home by its exterior. Whether you’re preparing to sell your place or turning your forever home into your dream home, pouring your budget into curb appeal will impress potential buyers and your neighbors alike. Discover the latest ...
10 Ways to Host Thanksgiving Like A Boss That Have Nothing To Do With Food
By: brick&battenHosting Thanksgiving outdoors What sounded great after two Coronas at the beach this summer… now sounds ridiculously hard and unfortunate. I was inspired by some photos I saw on Pinterest of twinkle lights and al fresco dining, cue the soft music in the background, and free flowing wine. I was going to CRUSH this! Envisioning ...
Worst to First
By: brick&battenWondering how brick&batten began? Every weekend, my sister and I had the distinct pleasure of driving for miles to look at houses…beautiful houses, middle management houses and broken down houses. Our father was a frustrated insurance man who dreamed of being an architect. He would spend hours drafting blueprints that would never be built…all the ...