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Paint Like a Pro
By: Allison VaccaroColors have a public persona that we identify as the mass tone…and underneath the mass tone is the undertone. The gregarious, sometimes loud, sometimes soft, but always identifiable color is the mass tone. Furthermore, underneath that mass tone, is the sneaky undertone that is lurking in the background to make or break your color scheme. The ...
Fiber Cement Siding…Seriously Though…
By: Allison VaccaroI guess one blog on siding wasn’t enough for you guys, so I’m back into it again! This time, from another angle. Hardie Board siding is increasingly popular and for good reason. Some of those reasons include: Durability in the face of inclement weather conditions Wide range of color selections Wide range of textures ...
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 ...
Simple Is Beautiful When It Comes to Home Design
By: Allison VaccaroSimple is beautiful. It’s true. Simple is so beautiful. I go back to the “Law of Diminishing Returns” and how you reach a point and anything more you add detracts from the beauty. The same is true for the exterior of your home. Simple is beautiful. Something happened in the 90s new construction where ...
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 ...