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Love Your HOUSE Again
By: Cassie McDowellOkay, so as we CELEBRATE LOVE this Valentine’s Day, brick&batten wants to remind you to show your house a little love! Prepare for spring by doing the simple things… Such simple things include: It’s the Little Things…it really is! The beauty is in the small details that come together to make a big impact. A ...
Black Homes Gone Mainstream
By: Cassie McDowellBlack homes have come into fashion at a fast rate! Pinterest claims that saves for black houses have grown 774 percent since 2014. There are a few things you should know before committing to painting your house exterior black. Black is beautiful! It is trendy and will absolutely draw attention. The dark house trend has ...
Yep, a Curb Appeal Designer is a Real Thing…and It’s Amazing
By: Allison VaccaroWho do you call when you need help with your curb appeal? An interior designer? A landscape architect? Nope…you call us…exterior design experts. It doesn’t have to cost a fortune to update the exterior and get max curb appeal for your biggest investment. An exterior designer can save you thousands by helping you select color, ...
6 Exterior Improvements to Crush Curb Appeal
By: Cassie McDowell6 Exterior Home Improvements to Crush Curb Appeal When dreaming about your home’s curb appeal, you can never go wrong planning improvements for your home’s exterior. Yes, exterior home improvements yield the greatest return on investment. Yes, passerby’s spend 3 seconds determining if your home is worthy of a second glance. Yes, perusing Pinterest and ...
Coming in hot: Classic PAINT Combinations Everyone is Asking About in 2019
By: Cassie McDowellEnough with the latest fad. Let’s stick with the tried and true CLASSICS to never go wrong! We have a few favorites that clients are asking about in 2019… and we don’t blame them! Gorgeous! Style #1: WARM & WHITE Stay earthy. A warm beige and brighter white around the windows isn’t a trend ...
Earthy… The Buzz Word for 2019 Paint Colors
By: Cassie McDowellEarthy… The Buzz Word for 2019 Paint Colors There, I said it! It may not be the “pop of color” or the “grey trend” we have seen recently, but the buzz word for 2019 in exterior paint color is EARTHY. Sit on your porch swing and take inventory of the colors you see in ...
6 Farmhouse Paint Colors with a Modern Twist
By: Allison VaccaroFarmhouses come in all colors! We get asked all the time…”What color should I paint my modern farmhouse?” We are going to share with you some winners that are tried and tested when it comes to Modern Farmhouses. Now, each color brings something different to the table…some bring warmth, some bring drama, some are cool, ...
4 Exterior Home Improvements that Increase Resale Value for 2019
By: Allison VaccaroCurb appeal is king when it comes to resale value. That means your home’s exterior needs to be in optimal condition to avoid leaving money on the table in a sale. By the numbers, 80% of prospective buyers say a homes’ curb appeal is an important (if not the most important) factor in their buying decisions. Even ...
Need Help Updating Your Ranch?
By: Allison VaccaroThere are many ways to update a 1950s ranch, and affordable ranch homes are proving their potential. When they aren’t dismissed, torn down, and then replaced by larger McMansion-style homes, they get snapped up by smart buyers excited about their large lots, large windows, and friendly layouts. There are so many cool ways to update ...