Home Management & Maintenance Blog
Experts say that every dollar spent on preventative home maintenance saves at least $10 in future repairs.
Front Door Paint
A front door is one of the key decorative features of a home. Front door paint should stand out and say “Hello”, and provide guests with a hint of the personalities living inside. Updating your front door is an inexpensive way to showcase your home’s curb appeal. The front door…
Sherwin Williams Paint Products
Sherwin Williams Paint Products. Sherwin Williams Emerald Rain Refresh Emerald Rain Refresh is a durable exterior coating with Self-Cleaning technology. It’s formulated so dirt and stains washe away on contact with rain or water for a clean, fresh look with minimal maintenance. This paint offers excellent UV and weather protection.…
Exterior Paint Color Combinations
Compelling paint colors are an important part of a home’s curb appeal. Paint store color chip displays offer thousands of options, but picking one, two or three of them can feel overwhelming. Using curated palettes, like these C2 Exterior Paint Color Combinations, makes decorating faster and easier. By utilizing paint…
Scuff Resistant Paint
Interior Scuff Resistant Paint is great for high traffic areas that get a lot of wear and tear. These paints are are more durable than conventional paints. Sherwin Williams Scuff Tuff Protect your walls against scuffs and scratches with Scuff Tuff interior water based enamel. This paint stands up to…
AFM Safecoat Paint
AFM Safecoat Paint was designed for people with allergies, asthma and chemical sensitivities. Based on a 35 year track record, it’s considered one of the safest Zero VOC paints on the market. The product has a reputation for performing as advertised. It has a durable finish that dries and becomes…
Collecting Vintage Color Charts
Collecting Vintage color charts is fun to collect, and provides creative inspiration for color schemes that are both timeless and on-trend. Classic paint color advertising booklets showcase hues from bygone eras, and can breathe new life into contemporary spaces while adding depth, character, and a sense of nostalgia. These retro…
Retro Paint Colors
These Retro Paint Colors are an excellent resource for Eichler, Neutra, and Lautner retro home restorers. Sears Harmony House Color Chart This 1964 Sears Harmony House Mid-Century paint color chart evokes a nostalgic and timeless elegance. Post-war colors reflected the optimism of the era, and were characterized by a vibrance…
Romabio Colors
These popular Romabio colors have the unique ability to be on trend and classic at the same time; appealing to a wide variety of consumers. Of note, Romabio has a versatile off-white that coordinates with cool and warm tones called Avorio White. It’s neutral, and harmonizes across many architectural styles…
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are essential safety features for any home. They provide early warning in the event of a fire or carbon monoxide leak, which can save lives. By following best practices and ensuring that your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are functioning properly, you’ll provide excellent…
Cabot Stain
Cabot Stain products provide lasting beauty and protection while enhancing wood’s natural character. Cabot Heat-Reducing Solid Color Stain Cabot’s Heat-Reducing Solid Stain + Sealer with Cool Feel Technology, enhances outdoor comfort by blocking and reflecting UV rays and reduces surface temperatures by up to 20 degrees Available in three colors—Cashmere…
Abatron Wood Repair Epoxy
It’s cheaper than paying a carpenter to replace wood and the repairs last a long time. Abatron wood repair epoxy is one of the best wood fillers on the market. For wood that still has structural integrity, it’s a painter’s best friend. Abatron wood repair epoxy is a two step…
Annual Termite Inspections
Unless you are an experienced termite hunter, these pests are hard to detect until costly damage has already happened. Hire a professional who recognizes signs of termite activity. Annual termite inspections enable early detection of termite colonies, allowing for action before the colony spreads. By addressing issues early, property owners…