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Solutions for Woodpecker Damage to Your House
By: BrittenyYour home is an investment, and any damage to it — interior or exterior — can wreak havoc on your stress levels and bank account. Woodpecker damage to a house can be a particularly frustrating problem for homeowners because, if not addressed, it can get progressively worse. The good news is there are several ways ...
Painted Brick for Traditional Georgia Home
By: BrittenyWhen Nancy T. bought her Georgia home in September 2022, she knew she wanted to refresh its exterior but wasn’t exactly sure where to begin. She liked the idea of painted brick but didn’t know what other design updates to implement. After finding brick&batten online, Nancy enlisted us to help. I have not one iota ...
Our Review of Coventry Gray by Benjamin Moore
By: BrittenyFrom dark grays that border on black to lighter hues, the breadth of gray exterior paint colors is wide-ranging. We reviewed plenty of our favorites already, and now we’re shining the spotlight on Coventry Gray by Benjamin Moore. Keep reading to learn all about this paint color, how our designers use it, what shades it ...
Our Review of Sherwin Williams’ Naval
By: BrittenyAs far as blue exterior house colors go, there are plenty of options to choose from, but Sherwin Williams’ Naval is one of our absolute favorites. We love it so much that we named it to our list of the 16 best Sherwin Williams exterior paint colors for 2023, and now we’re dedicating a full ...
Enclosed Carport for Georgia Lake House
By: BrittenyKaren B. purchased her lake house in Georgia mainly because she loved the lot it was situated on. She knew she wanted to update the house’s exterior, and after searching the Internet for inspiration, she found brick&batten. Karen had an idea of most of the changes she wanted to make — create an enclosed carport, ...
Faux Copper Gutters: A High-End Look for Less
By: BrittenyWe love copper gutters and use them in our exterior designs all the time. They’re durable, unique, and create a striking aesthetic. But they can be expensive and aren’t always within our clients’ budgets. The great news is you can still get the beautiful look of real copper gutters without breaking the bank. Keep reading ...
9 Small Front Porch Ideas on a Budget
By: BrittenyA thoughtfully designed front porch can not only boost your curb appeal but also add more living space to your home’s footprint. And the best part is you don’t need a big yard or bank account to create the perfect porch area for your home. Whether you’re thinking of adding a porch to your home ...
How to Modernize a Split Level Home Exterior: A Case Study in Washington
By: BrittenyHomeowners often turn to brick&batten when they need help visualizing updates to their exterior to ensure they’re making the right design choices. That was the case for Robyn L. in Washington, who had ideas about how to modernize her split level home exterior but needed some assurance she was on the right track. I had ...
Unique Exterior Design Words Our Clients Have Taught Us
By: BrittenyAs expert exterior designers, our exterior design vocabulary is extensive. But even professionals like us can’t possibly know every exterior design term in existence. In fact, over the years, we’ve actually been introduced to several design words by our clients! Keep reading to learn more about the design words we’ve learned about from our clients ...