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White House, Black Trim: A Combination We Love
By: MeganA white house with black trim is an American classic. And when it comes to making this palette choice for your home, the possibilities are endless. These days, there’s no such thing as a singular black shade and one solitary white shade. Instead, there are boatloads of different blacks and whites that create a stylish, ...
10 Modern Garage Door Examples That Are On-Trend in 2021
By: SarahThese on-trend modern garage door examples are here to inspire you not to overlook this important design element. It’s easy to forget about your garage when considering how to update your home’s exterior design. So many of us think of our garages as merely a place to keep our car and/or store stuff. It’s common ...
12 Best Sherwin Williams Exterior Paint Colors 2021
By: SarahAfter all that we collectively weathered in 2020, the Sherwin Williams exterior paint colors trending this year reflect a renewed interest in our homes as both a place of respite and a way to express ourselves. Many of the popular paint colors we’re seeing for home exteriors fall into the “natural” realm. This can mean ...
The Complete Guide to Installing Gutters Like A Pro
By: ClaireWhen you envision the exterior of your dream home, water dispersal is probably the last thing on your mind. However, gutters play a crucial role in protecting your home from water damage, and they can be an eye-catching design element, too. If your home refresh includes a new gutter system, you can easily tackle the ...
What is a Colonial House? Definition and Inspiration
By: TessaThere’s something timelessly classic about a colonial home. As you can probably guess by the name, colonial architecture rose in popularity thanks to some of America’s first settlers. The fusion of European styles in The States led to colonial homes that vary in architecture. That’s why today, we have Spanish, French, Dutch, and British colonials ...
The Definitive Guide to Painting Your Home’s Exterior
By: TessaDepending on the size of your home, an exterior paint project can be an ambitious, yet manageable project. Whether you are wanting help with choosing the right paint colors so you can delegate the task to a contractor, or you need guidance on the entire painting process from swatches to brush, we’ve created this definitive ...
What to Know Before Painting Your Home in the Fall
By: TessaWe’ve been long time proponents of starting exterior paint projects in the fall. Of course, you can successfully paint a house during many times of the year, but fall weather and exterior paint go together really well. If you’re ready to make a big change and pick up a brush, here’s what to know before ...
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 ...
How to Hire the Best Home Exterior Painter
By: Cassie McDowellIt is that season again and many people are looking to hire the best home exterior painter. Choosing a paint color scheme for your home’s exterior is a huge undertaking. Then testing the colors in your environment to be sure there are no tricky undertones. By the time you’re ready to choose a painter for ...