January 12th, 2016
Spring is the best time to put your house on the market, and homeowners everywhere are thinking about how to get their homes ready to rent or sell. Your home’s curb appeal is an important consideration as you prepare your property for the market, and a fresh coat of exterior paint is one of the quickest and most cost effective ways to greatly enhance your curb appeal. The question is: how do you find the...
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December 7th, 2015
Painting projects take a lot of work, and the idea of simplifying the process by using two materials in one is very tempting. This is where 2-in-1 paint and primer combination comes in. Nearly all paint manufacturers have come out with their versions of this combination, but to mixed reviews. So, how do you know if it’s right for you to use a paint primer combination on your own home? Understanding Paint And Primer To...
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November 11th, 2015
Epoxy flooring is a creative way to coat your floors and make a safe, durable, appealing work space. Epoxy floors are growing in popularity, and it’s easy to see why: There are many benefits to installing epoxy flooring in your home, and really only one con. (more…)
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October 21st, 2015
Metal surfaces are a common part of many interior and exterior painting projects. Outdoor metal fixtures, aluminum gutters, copper pipes, galvanized steel siding, wrought iron gates, window frames, boilers, and more, are all commonly found in households, and all require a fresh coat of paint from time to time. When you need to paint metal, adequate surface preparation will make all the difference in the quality of your paint job and in how long it lasts....
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September 14th, 2015
Angie’s List has announced its first exclusive paint manufacturer relationship, selecting Benjamin Moore for this landmark alliance. Angie’s List is the venerable source that homeowners turn to in order to find the best service providers for their homes, and this relationship identifies Benjamin Moore as its paint manufacturer of choice. (more…)
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August 25th, 2015
Changing your cabinets is an effective way to transform an entire room. You can paint the walls in your kitchen and replace the appliances, but if the cabinets are dated or drab, your hard work is in vain. Changing your cabinets adds character or warmth to your home, and adds value and curb appeal as well, if you plan to sell. Depending on your budget, your timeline, and your aesthetic vision for your kitchen, you...
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August 25th, 2015
Wallpaper enjoyed many decades of popularity before being eclipsed by paint as the wall covering favorite. Wallpaper popularity peaked in the ‘70s, and continued into the ‘90s, before falling out of fashion. It was then relegated to powder rooms, synonymous with outdated homes, and all but forgotten, perchance on purpose. Now, wallpaper is slowly making a comeback, but with a fresh approach. (more…)
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July 28th, 2015
The 2015 “Bold City Best” competition is gaining steam! The Florida Times-Union designed and launched this contest to give Jacksonville residents the chance to vote for their favorite restaurants, doctors, museums, hangouts, and more. This is the time to vote for all your Jacksonville, Florida favorites! One of the most popular categories is the “Home & Professional Services” category, where you can vote for the best painting service in town - The Painting Craftsmen! (more…)
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July 27th, 2015
The drywall in your home is subjected to damages of all kinds. Our walls get bashed by doorknobs, scraped and gouged by furniture, and riddled with dents and gashes, especially if there are kids or pets in the house. The good news is that repairing damaged drywall is easier than you might think. Take a look at our tips, head to the hardware store, and your walls will be looking great in almost no time!...
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July 17th, 2015
The Florida Times-Union has officially launched its “Bold City Best” 2015 contest! The “Bold City Best” lets Jacksonville residents vote on their favorite restaurants, shopping spots, doctors, law firms, and more. Best of all, there is a “Home & Professional Services” category, where you can vote for the best painting contractors in town - The Painting Craftsmen! How Do I Vote? Voting is easy! Registration is simple, and you can vote for as few...
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