Cedar shakes are a beautiful, timeless feature that can elevate the appearance of your home. However, over time, these natural wood shingles can weather, split, or deteriorate, requiring maintenance or even replacement. As a trusted painting professional and realtor,...
Tis the season where those of us with character homes are looking at our tired and faded cedar shakes, water-stained stucco, peeling and chipped wood siding, and flaking window sills and think: It’s time for a refresh! So what should you do to prepare your house...
I will try to simplify this conversation as much as possible. Historically, stain has penetrated wood – protecting and moisturizing for years. Often homeowners think of Stain for decks and fences and paint for everything on (or around) the exterior of the home. ...
A few posts ago, I mentioned how to sequence an interior painting project. Today, we will look at the proper sequence for tackling your exterior. I will list the general sequence of events next, with caveats in parenthesis if needed. Pressure wash your entire house...
