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Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal With a Simple Fix
By: Cassie McDowellCurb appeal makes me happy and is a reflection of my style. That said, we’re all looking to improve our home’s curb appeal with a simple fix. Are you a perpetual mover seeking that perfect design or a set your roots kinda person? I am a perpetual mover, never satisfied, and always seeing potential in ...
2019 Top 4 Exterior White and Off-White Paint Colors
By: Allison VaccaroOur brick&batten designers have come up with our 2019, top 4 favorite exterior white and off-white paint colors. While there are a million whites, not all will work on every home. Style, sunlight, direction of the house and other fixed elements play a crucial role in the way we see and interpret color. However, brick&batten ...
14 Curb Appeal Tips From the brick&batten Pros
By: Cassie McDowell14 Curb Appeal Tips From the brick&batten Pros A beautiful home exterior can make or break curb appeal. We asked our professionals their top curb appeal tips and some are so simple we had to share! Whether you’re selling your home, moving into a fixer upper and need ideas, or just want to love your ...
Front Porch: If You Build It, They Will Come
By: Cassie McDowellWhy do we say if you build it they will come? Not a baseball field but a front porch. My parents live on an island…remote by most people’s standards. They take a boat to go almost everywhere and they have been retired as long as I can remember. When they committed to island life full ...
Thinking About Painting Black? 10 of Our Favorites
By: Cassie McDowellAre you thinking about painting your home exterior black? Dark paint is ON TREND for 2019. We are sharing 10 of our favorites… they are rich, warm, inviting, and ready to be discovered! This striking choice is being used on various home styles and asked for by different personality types. Dark paint breathes new life ...
May is National Moving Month: Let’s Get Your Home’s Exterior Ready
By: Cassie McDowellMay is National Moving Month: Let’s Get Your Home’s Exterior Ready Looking to sell your home and ready to make a great first impression? Being that May is National Moving Month, this is the perfect time to discuss how to get your home exterior ready for guests. Most potential home buyers decide within seconds if ...
Spring Cleaning Home Exterior Checklist
By: Cassie McDowellSpring Cleaning Home Exterior Checklist Spring is in full swing! The birds are chirping, the grass is turning green, and my allergies are are back in action. That means it’s time for spring cleaning and a checklist to keep you on track. Keeping your home exterior well maintained not only helps its appearance but also ...
Top 4 Reasons to Add a Portico to Your Front Entrance in 2019
By: Allison VaccaroPorticos are everywhere…from the suburbs to the city, they can range from traditional to modern. If the last time you thought of a portico was…well, never, then it’s time to show some love to this worthy construction contender. The benefits of the portico are far reaching…so let’s get started with the top 4. Porticos Add ...
5 Walkway Styles to Jazz Up Your Curb Appeal
By: Cassie McDowellYour walkway has the important job of leading your guests to your front porch and door. It takes up space in the front of your house and is the first thing people see. Overall, your walkway makes a bold statement about the architecture of your home and your personal style. Finding the correct style and ...