Exterior

Stucco is a long-lasting, durable siding material popular on homes in many parts of the U.S., particularly in the West and Southwest. It’s the perfect exterior siding choice in Arizona because it does not do well with excessive moisture or precipitation. If your home is starting to look dated or boring, there are easy fixes… Read More

In 2016, we were called by the homeowner to perform a full exterior repaint of all the stucco, roof parapet walls, garage doors, and metal security doors. Read about all the details involving that amazing home painting project. Our estimator Robert first met with the homeowners in early January to do the initial walk around… Read More

Do You Know Who You’re Hiring? When you choose a service company or contractor for a job, many homeowners will make their decision based on criteria such as price quotes, referrals, specials/discounts, or availability. For starters, at least, those are reasonable factors to consider. But, do they tell you enough about the people you’re hiring?… Read More

Although not an exact science, research on color and how it affects the human psyche has revealed some interesting and nearly universal results. Color consultant Leslie Harrington says, “Color is a universal nonverbal language.” She maintains that everyone knows this language and that it can be used to influence emotions and behaviors. Paint the Room… Read More

This knowledge will help ensure your painting looks as good as you hope. It will also help keep unpleasant surprises from popping up. How Hot Is It? Painting in just the right temperature is important to get a nice looking finished result. Here in Arizona, bitter cold is seldom an issue. At these temperatures paint… Read More

This is due to heat absorption and reflection. Darker colors tend to absorb light and heat while lighter colors reflect them. So, when the sunshine is beating down on your home, the color it’s painted will affect the inside temperature. Absorbing Light or Reflecting It The darker the color the more light it absorbs. When… Read More

Some homeowners pull out all the stops when planning to sell their home. Extensive renovations and improvements are incredibly expensive. However, if you are planning to sell your home, there is a much less expensive option for giving your home a makeover. … Read More

Holidays are a wonderful time to spend with friends and family, making them welcome in your home. Whether you host Thanksgiving dinner, have out-of-town guests arriving, or are planning a festive party between the big holidays, you want your home to look its best. As we approach the holiday season, now is the time to… Read More

Most people do not realize that there are a number of potential dangers associated with painting, other than falling off a ladder. During any painting project, regardless of how large or small, it is important to keep yourself protected from injury. You should use safety equipment at all times and observe rules to keep yourself and others safe.… Read More