Jon Lovette / Getty Images Just as the rest of your home’s exterior paint color, the hue of your front porch can convey a warm welcome and kick your house’s curb appeal up a few notches. But the porch itself is much more than an ornamental and architectural element for passersby and neighbors to admire—it’s…
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Photo: AleksandarNakic/E+ via Getty Images Remember when everyone was painting everything gray? Well, those days are coming to an end. Beige paint is making a major comeback as homeowners ditch those stark whites and cool grays…
artursfoto / Getty Images / Getty Images There are a variety of factors to keep in mind when you are deciding when to paint the exterior of the home. If you choose to paint during the wrong season, time of day, or weather then you may end up with a runny, splotchy, poorly dried paint…
Upgrade or change the look of a a red, tan, blond, gray, or painted brick home exterior with paint. From choosing the right shade for your trim or front door to painting the brick itself, there are a variety of options to complement or modernize a traditional brick exterior, or to refresh a dated brick…
On any given day, Granite State Painters in Greenland is filled with action.The painting company started small when it was founded in 2012 by Matt Johnson.”And so, I decided to start a painting company with my friend thinking we’d paint one house. That turned into us being booked up all summer long,” Johnson said.The bookings…
We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you’ve ever painted a room in your house or apartment, you know the pain of storing leftover paint. You pour the excess from the rolling pan into the paint can, you tap the lid back into place with a hammer, and you stick the…
Paint is the cheapest, easiest renovation you can do: it makes everything fresh and new, it covers defects, and it’s something almost anyone can do to a reasonable level of quality. If you just read that last part and started shaking your head because your paint projects always turn out terribly—patchy, or with visible sheen…
Katarzyna Bialasiewicz/Getty Images Making a room look expensive on a budget can be tricky, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether your space is large or small, modern or traditional, a few coats of fresh paint can make a dramatic impact, especially if you’re working with limited funds. It’s truly transformative. “Most people don’t realize…
