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Paint Like a Pro
By: Allison VaccaroColors have a public persona that we identify as the mass tone…and underneath the mass tone is the undertone. The gregarious, sometimes loud, sometimes soft, but always identifiable color is the mass tone. Furthermore, underneath that mass tone, is the sneaky undertone that is lurking in the background to make or break your color scheme. The ...
Midcentury Roof Lines
By: Allison VaccaroMid-century Modern architecture has many different features that set it apart, but none so notable as the roofline. Let’s break it down to the different styles that make this architecture so unique! The Butterfly-Two gables which dip in the middle. Gabled-(Narrow or Long Gabled) One gable with two sloping downward roofs; the home ...
Fiber Cement Siding…Seriously Though…
By: Allison VaccaroI guess one blog on siding wasn’t enough for you guys, so I’m back into it again! This time, from another angle. Hardie Board siding is increasingly popular and for good reason. Some of those reasons include: Durability in the face of inclement weather conditions Wide range of color selections Wide range of textures ...
July Round-Up…All Things Black and White
By: Cassie McDowellJuly has been busy for brick&batten. We have done designs from Connecticut to California! Subsequently, we’ve researched paint trends, hot accessories for your porch decor, found a new love for dark exterior paint, tried to hide those unsightly front loaders, and discovered reasons why now is a great time to paint your home’s exterior. If ...
3 Reasons to Paint the Exterior of Your House…NOW
By: Allison VaccaroPart of home ownership is taking care of your biggest investment. Painting the exterior of your home is one of the biggest things you can do to not only maintain the beauty, but protect your house from other issues. How do you know when it’s time? Here are few great reasons to paint the exterior ...
Back in Black
By: Allison VaccaroIf painting the exterior of your house WHITE is Jake Ryan (he’s cute, we get it), then painting it BLACK is Kevin Bacon in Footloose. Better yet, Make that Ariel in Footloose dancing in the basement! Painting the exterior of your house black is a BOLD choice! People love to call this a “trend” and while it ...
3 Pitfalls to Avoid When Choosing Exterior Paint Color
By: Allison VaccaroThe front of your house is the first thing buyers see on your property. First impressions create the “vibe” that every potential buyer or guest will feel before they step foot inside. Botch that…botch the entire experience. An external makeover can cost anywhere from $2000 to tens of thousands of dollars, depending on the scope ...
The Little SUMMER ACCESSORIES for the Big WIN
By: Cassie McDowellThere is absolutely no reason to spend a fortune on an architect to rip your home apart, change your roof line, demolish your kitchen, and devour your free time wishing you could just go back to your peaceful life! It’s the little things that can make a huge difference in curb appeal and more importantly, ...
WTFrontloader
By: Allison VaccaroThe dreaded front loader! Yep…the dreaded garage that takes up roughly 35% of the front of your kick ass house. Whether it’s steel, aluminum, wood or some other material…anything that owns that much store front, should look great. Not all budgets are the same and not all homes need to be investing in custom wood ...