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3 Great Links to Jumpstart Curb Appeal
By: Allison VaccaroWe are constantly perusing the internet for ideas and inspiration that will help our clients maximize curb appeal. Some things are totally worth time, energy, and money toward. However, others won’t return on that investment. Our company, brick&batten, is always mindful of what delivers! Landscape, lighting, and front doors are three things that deliver every ...
4 Things You Should Know About Midcentury Modern Architecture
By: Allison Vaccaro“The houses had open floor plans and giant sliding-glass doors, which encouraged people to go outside and be healthy. In a traditional home, the window height was 4-5 feet, and you can’t see out as a child. With these walls of glass, children became engaged and open-minded because the environment stimulated the senses in a ...
LIGHT UP Your Life
By: Cassie McDowellYour home’s exterior lighting will make or break curb appeal. Lighting is not only used for security but also adds drama and interest. Nobody wants to walk up a house that appears dark and unfriendly! Who knows what lurks behind those overgrown bushes! As summer nights become warmer, you spend more time outdoors and ...
SHUT the Front Door
By: Allison VaccaroLet’s talk doors. I know it sounds super boring, but stay with me…it’s kind of awesome and here’s why. Your front door is where your home opens its proverbial heart to the outside world. It’s the protective gate keeper and the warm welcome… all wrapped into one big, heavy rectangle. What a job! While doors ...
2018 Tips for Choosing Paint Color for Max Curb Appeal
By: Allison VaccaroEveryone needs tips for choosing paint color for max curb appeal! The best exterior paint colors will highlight the most beautiful features of your home. That’s one reason to know a little bit about architecture. Skillful use of color can even disguise design flaws, boosting the curb appeal and market value of your home. It ...
Want to Paint Your Brick, but Your Neighbors Are Giving You Shit?
By: Allison VaccaroWant to paint your brick, but your neighbors are giving you shit? We know. We hear this time and time again. And we get it. It’s like wanting to get Botox, but all your friends believe in natural beauty (for the record, I believe in both). Will your face look better with Botox? Yes. Are ...
House Vibes…It’s a Real Thing
By: Allison VaccaroOkay…am I alone here? Does anyone else get serious “house vibes” when they walk in a house…either looking at real estate or visiting someone? It’s a thing…dead serious. My family and I have been this way for as long as we can remember. House vibes, it’s a real thing! Ever since riding around with my ...
April Is Home Decorating Month
By: Allison VaccaroApril is Home Decorating Month! Therefore, if you have been putting off doing some exterior updates to your home, now is the time! Spring is all about new beginnings and why not add some equity to your largest investment by updating your curb appeal? Let’s get started on the process and how brick&batten make home ...
Get Your Mind in the Gutter
By: Allison VaccaroSeriously, get your mind in the gutter…and let’s strategize how to make gutters and downspouts pop (think copper, aged bronze and gorgeous headers) or make them fade away (think painting them to match what’s underneath). When it comes to gutters, you have options that can vary wildly in expense. But never, ever, should you let ...