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3 Reasons Why Painting in the Fall is a Smart Play
By: Allison VaccaroThinking about painting your home’s exterior this Fall? To exterior designers like brick&batten, Fall can be the best time to paint the exterior of your house. Late spring and summer are classic exterior painting months as precipitation is low and warm temperatures. But how late into Fall or possibly Winter can you take your outdoor ...
The Definitive Guide to Painting Your Home’s Exterior
By: TessaDepending on the size of your home, an exterior paint project can be an ambitious, yet manageable project. Whether you are wanting help with choosing the right paint colors so you can delegate the task to a contractor, or you need guidance on the entire painting process from swatches to brush, we’ve created this definitive ...
What to Know Before Painting Your Home in the Fall
By: TessaWe’ve been long time proponents of starting exterior paint projects in the fall. Of course, you can successfully paint a house during many times of the year, but fall weather and exterior paint go together really well. If you’re ready to make a big change and pick up a brush, here’s what to know before ...
10 Ideas to Liven Up Your Landscaping This Fall
By: TessaContrary to popular belief, early fall is actually a great time to dig into some landscaping work. The summer sun finally starts to back off, but it’s still warm enough for perennials to establish a root system before the first winter frost. In fact, some landscapers argue that flowers, shrubs, and trees planted in the ...
12 Delightful Window Box Ideas for Every Season
By: TessaOnce you add window boxes to your home, it’s common for it to look like something is missing if you decide to tuck them away for the traditional off-seasons. However, every season has something to offer when it comes to window boxes. Luckily, the internet and even neighborhoods around town are rich with delightful window ...
7 Shutter Styles That Work on (Almost) Any Home
By: TessaShutters are a pretty hot topic around here at brick&batten. Just to sum it up, we are big fans of shutters when they are done right. But in all honesty, some homes look better without shutters, and a poor shutter choice can make a home look like an eye sore. While getting personalized design advice ...
21 Predictions for 2021 in Exterior Home Design
By: TessaAs professional exterior designers, at brick&batten spend countless hours skimming home design magazines, researching, talking, traveling, and learning about what is heading our way in 2021 exterior home design. It has given us the ability to make pretty accurate predictions for 2021 in exterior home design trends. Here are some looks we expect to see ...
10 Must-Know Exterior Home Design Trends for 2021
By: TessaIf you’re putting time and money into an exterior redesign, you want it to look updated. While many homeowners desire a trendy curb appearance, they often don’t want the details to fall out of style within the next few years. This takes a delicate balance, but as expert virtual exterior designers who’ve designed thousands of ...
17 Gorgeous Late-Summer & Fall Flowers to Liven Your Landscaping
By: TessaContrary to popular belief, spring and summer don’t get all the fun when it comes to beautiful blooms. With some strategic plant choices, you can have your garden beds flourishing during three out of the four seasons. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite late-summer & fall flowers to liven your landscaping. We know that ...