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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 ...
Eggshell Paint: Everything You Need to Know for Exterior Usage
By: TessaAhh, 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 ...
Our Review of Swiss Coffee Paint by Benjamin Moore
By: TessaBenjamin 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 ...