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July Round-Up…All Things Black and White
By: Cassie McDowellJuly has been busy for brick&batten. We have done designs from Connecticut to California! Subsequently, we’ve researched paint trends, hot accessories for your porch decor, found a new love for dark exterior paint, tried to hide those unsightly front loaders, and discovered reasons why now is a great time to paint your home’s exterior. If ...
3 Reasons to Paint the Exterior of Your House…NOW
By: Allison VaccaroPart of home ownership is taking care of your biggest investment. Painting the exterior of your home is one of the biggest things you can do to not only maintain the beauty, but protect your house from other issues. How do you know when it’s time? Here are few great reasons to paint the exterior ...
Back in Black
By: Allison VaccaroIf painting the exterior of your house WHITE is Jake Ryan (he’s cute, we get it), then painting it BLACK is Kevin Bacon in Footloose. Better yet, Make that Ariel in Footloose dancing in the basement! Painting the exterior of your house black is a BOLD choice! People love to call this a “trend” and while it ...
3 Pitfalls to Avoid When Choosing Exterior Paint Color
By: Allison VaccaroThe front of your house is the first thing buyers see on your property. First impressions create the “vibe” that every potential buyer or guest will feel before they step foot inside. Botch that…botch the entire experience. An external makeover can cost anywhere from $2000 to tens of thousands of dollars, depending on the scope ...
The Little SUMMER ACCESSORIES for the Big WIN
By: Cassie McDowellThere is absolutely no reason to spend a fortune on an architect to rip your home apart, change your roof line, demolish your kitchen, and devour your free time wishing you could just go back to your peaceful life! It’s the little things that can make a huge difference in curb appeal and more importantly, ...
WTFrontloader
By: Allison VaccaroThe dreaded front loader! Yep…the dreaded garage that takes up roughly 35% of the front of your kick ass house. Whether it’s steel, aluminum, wood or some other material…anything that owns that much store front, should look great. Not all budgets are the same and not all homes need to be investing in custom wood ...
June Round Up…All Things House Exterior
By: Cassie McDowellJune is absolutely my favorite month of the year. The kids aren’t quite tired of summer break yet, the school supplies aren’t stressing me out at Target, and I know I have at least a month of sunshine and nice weather ahead of me. Not to mention, the hours we spend on our porch in ...
Three 2018 Paint Color Trends We Are Loving & One Prediction for 2019
By: Cassie McDowellWhat are the three house exterior paint colors we are loving and a prediction for 2019? Darks, whites, and grays keep returning in full force! Dredging through showrooms, open houses, magazines, and trade shows, we become part mind reader, psychologist, and researcher. We learn from experts in the field and sort through the nonsense. Finally, ...
Top 6 Facade Fails with an Easy Fix
By: Cassie McDowellHave you fallen victim to these simple facade fails? Maybe it’s too much HGTV fever or wine with the neighbor on the porch swing we keep writing about… Whatever the reason, you’re smarter than that! Take a step back. Evaluate. And let’s get to work on breathing life back into your home with simple changes. ...