Your Yard Isn’t Ready For Summer. Here’s Why Deck Staining Should Be Your First Move.
Summer in Southeast Michigan is short — and if you have a deck, you know how quickly those warm weekends fill up. Backyard cookouts, evenings outside with a cold drink, kids playing until it’s too dark to see. It’s the whole point of having outdoor space. The good news: a professional deck staining is one […]
10 Exterior Color Combinations That Leave Your Neighbors Jealous
Your Home Doesn’t Have to Be the “Safe” One on the Block Walk down almost any street in Ypsilanti and you’ll start to notice it. One house blends into the next. Neutral tones. Predictable color combinations… Nothing wrong with it—but nothing that makes you stop and look twice. And then there’s that house. The one […]
What is Lime Washing? The Brick Update Homeowners Love (That Never Goes Out of Style)
If you own a brick home in Brighton, Michigan, you’ve probably thought about updating the exterior at some point. But here’s the challenge… You don’t want to completely cover the brick and lose its character, you just want it to look cleaner, brighter, and more modern. Enter lime wash. In this guide, we’ll break down […]
No-Regrets Cabinet Painting: How To Get Yours Factory-Finished
If you’re tired of seeing your plain old kitchen and bathroom cabinets everyday, giving them a fresh cabinet painting can easily turn eyesores into eye-candy. Many homeowners in Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor, and across southeast Michigan reach a point where their cabinets feel dated, dark, scratched, or simply don’t match the rest of the home anymore. […]
Brick Lime Wash vs. Paint: Which Is Better?
Whether brick lime wash or paint is better depends entirely on what you want it to look like, how often (and how much effort) you want to take care of it, and the condition of your brick. As we know, brick homes are timeless — especially where historic charm meets modern design. But as brick […]
When Is the Best Time for Exterior Painting in Ann Arbor, MI?
The best time for exterior painting in Ann Arbor typically runs from May through late October. Like much of Michigan, Ann Arbor’s painting season is short — once temperatures drop below freezing, paint stops curing properly. That means October is your final chance to give your home the protection and curb appeal it deserves before […]
How Much Does Exterior Painting Cost In Michigan?
If you’re a homeowner in Michigan, you can expect your exterior painting cost for a 2,000 square foot home to be around $3,600 to $6,800, with premium projects costing even more. However, there are a bunch of different factors that play into how much it costs to paint your home. If it’s your first time […]
Picking the Perfect Exterior Paint Colors. Here’s How To Do It.
Repainting your home is exciting, it can make your house feel brand new again! But choosing the right exterior paint colors? That part can be surprisingly stressful–and most homeowners spend forever if they don’t know how to start… And unlike repainting a bedroom, if you get the exterior wrong, everyone sees it, every day. Don’t […]
How To Use Color Psychology To Choose Your Interior Paint Colors
We’ll show you why it’s even better than browsing Pinterest… Ready for a new paint job for your home, but don’t know what colors to choose? Interior paint colors play a huge role in not just creating the vibe of your home, but every individual room. With the right splash of colors, you can completely […]