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15 of Our Favorite Home Makeovers for 2020
By: Cassie McDowell15 of Our Favorite Home Makeovers for 2020 Home makeovers, for us house junkies, are so exciting to see! We love every house we design; however, I’ve come up with 15 of my favorite home makeovers. Sometimes it’s paint and other times it’s a gable or added porch. Whatever the change, it’s always fun ...
Benjamin Moore White Dove Paint: Everything You Need to Know Before Buying
By: Tessa CooperThere’s such a thing as having too many options to choose from when it comes to selecting the right white paint for your home’s exterior. For this reason, we tend to recommend just a few options for this neutral, and Benjamin Moore White Dove paint certainly makes the list. So if looking at paint sample ...
Eggshell Paint: Everything You Need to Know for Exterior Usage
By: Tessa CooperAhh, eggshell paint–Our love for it runs deep. It’s one of the most popular choices for exterior paint, and for good reason. It has a finish that is a pleasant compromise between flat paint and high sheen paint. It’s not too shiny and it’s not dull, making it a versatile option for nearly any type ...
14 Questions Answered About LIMEWASH To Make You a Believer
By: Cassie McDowell14 questions answered about limewash to make you a believer…Limewash is always a beautiful choice if you’re looking to update your brick. How’s it made and applied? Is it truly removable? What type of material is the best? Why is limewash considered low maintenance? And how is limewash different from paint? Many of our clients ...
An Honest Review of Swiss Coffee Paint by Benjamin Moore
By: Tessa CooperBenjamin Moore has made a name for itself in the paint world. In fact, we think it could have the potential to become a household name for paint, just like Kleenex is to tissues or La Croix is to sparkling water. Of course, Benjamin Moore has certainly earned its status as a top player in ...
What’s the Difference Between Muntin vs. Mullion?
By: Tessa CooperMuntin and mullion–No they aren’t culinary or even scientific terms. They are architectural jargon, and as a homeowner, it’s important to understand the differences between muntin vs. mullion, especially if you’re tackling an exterior redesign project. Both of these exterior elements part of window and door systems, but they are quite different from one another, ...
How to Hire the Best Home Exterior Painter
By: Cassie McDowellIt is that season again and many people are looking to hire the best home exterior painter. Choosing a paint color scheme for your home’s exterior is a huge undertaking. Then testing the colors in your environment to be sure there are no tricky undertones. By the time you’re ready to choose a painter for ...
Front Door Ideas with Sidelights and Transoms
By: Tessa CooperWhen it comes to beginning a redesign, there are three major elements that must work together in harmony. Your front door, sidelights and transoms are aspects of a home’s exterior that must play well together to create an impactful design. Here’s what to consider when choosing these design touches and how to let these elements ...
Get Your House Ready for Spring
By: Cassie McDowellSpring is right around the corner and it’s time to thinking about getting your house ready. Spending time outdoors is a huge motivation to get to work! That means it’s time for spring cleaning and a checklist to keep you on track. Keeping your home exterior well maintained not only helps its appearance but also ...