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Front Door and Shutter Color Combos That Just Work
By: TessaLet’s talk color. Of course, we all have our favorites and therefore or own biases. Before we could even do simple math, we were encouraged to name our favorite color. And some of us have engrained it into our identity, filling our homes and wardrobes with all things teal, red, or purple. But when it ...
Everything You Need to Know About Shutters
By: Cassie McDowellAre you thinking shutters? Be sure you have everything you need to know about shutters before making a decision that could make or break your home’s appearance from the street. Generally, I think people can look at their home (or neighbor’s home) and know something isn’t quite right. You may not know what it is, ...
The Ultimate, Yet Simple Guide to Exterior Paint
By: TessaNo one said exterior paint was cheap. That’s why choosing the right paint and applying it correctly on the first go-around can make or break your exterior redesign budget. Luckily, we’re here to help you with the logistics. Think of this as the ultimate, yet simple guide to exterior paint. We’ll go over how to ...
Window Coverings: Yes, We Can See Them From Your Home’s Exterior
By: Cassie McDowellWindow coverings: Yes, we can see them from your home’s exterior, which is why they are extremely important for curb appeal! Windows… at brick&batten, we receive questions everyday about window style as well as window coverings. Windows are a huge part of your street presence. If your windows are in need of repair, or incorrect ...
How to Trim and Shape Bushes and Shrubs Like a Pro
By: TessaWe’re all for nature’s wild, carefree beauty. But when it comes to your front lawn, we say leave the sprawling foliage for the forest. By learning how to trim and shape your bushes and shrubs like a pro, you can give your home’s curb appeal a sophisticated look on a shoestring budget. Are you working ...
Want Curb Appeal? Try a Colorful Front Door
By: Cassie McDowellAre you looking for an easy curb appeal game changer? Try a colorful front door. Without a doubt, painting or replacing your front door is the number one bang for your buck and could really make your home stand out in 2020. Not only is it a fix for curb appeal but also over 100% ...
12 Great Reasons to Paint Your Door Black
By: Cassie McDowellBlack front doors… what’s not to love? They’re beautiful, sophisticated, modern, and scream I’m ready for visitors. They may seem old as time, but we’ve come up with 12 great reasons to paint your front door black. Black doors work well on all styles of homes: traditional colonial, Tudor, craftsman, bungalow, modern, or contemporary. If ...
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 ...
Our Review of White Dove Paint by Benjamin Moore
By: TessaThere’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. White Dove by Benjamin Moore is a white paint color that always makes our short list of . So if looking at paint sample cards and comparing swatches on siding ...