Although it doesn’t take up a large percentage of total house paint, window trim is the decorative detail that can lift a facade and enhance your home’s best features. Whether you’re going for a look that’s classically coastal, bold and modern, or more subdued in hue, these tips will help you find the perfect color for your exterior trim.
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Your home’s exterior should feel like a reflection of your personality — but if everyone simply painted their house their favorite color, there would be a lot more purple, pink, and bright aqua homes in the neighborhood. The truth is that finding the right color is about more than just preference. Using a mix of materials and textures is equally important in adding balance and intrigue to your home.
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Picture this: You’re making your yearly rounds to inspect the shutters on your home’s exterior. You find that most of them are in fairly good condition, but there are a few that clearly need to be replaced. What do you do? Is it OK to mix new shutters in with the old ones, or do you have to begin from scratch?
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When the calendar flips to a new year, you may feel energized to finally tackle home upkeep projects that are easily put off. If your home’s exterior is looking a tad lifeless and drab as a winter sky, it might be time for a total-home paint job. However, there is a “cheat” that can help you achieve a house facelift without the significant investment of repainting your entire home: painting your doors, shutters, and trim.
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When it comes to your home’s shutters, there’s one thing we know for sure: You have options. Whether it’s adding shutters for the first time, replacing for a new look or even removing existing shutters to go without, it’s all about finding what works best for your home.
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Taking on a big home project yourself to save some money can be tempting — but how do you know when to do it yourself and when to bring in the pros?As much as we wish we could give you a straightforward answer, the decision of whether to hire a contractor involves a lot of variables. Let’s break it down.
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Snow on the ground and ice on the trees may look pretty, but winter weather can cause sneaky damages to your home — especially if you aren’t prepared. However, while you can’t always predict the weather, you can take steps to lessen the impact snow and ice can have on your home. Here are three preventative measures to take to ward off damages from the cold.
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Today, shutters are typically used as a beautiful but non-functional design accessory (or, as one of our customers so eloquently put it: “The eyebrows my home needed!”). But where do you begin with picking out a color that will make your home pop?Generally speaking, complementary colors are on opposite sides of the color wheel. So, first identify your home color, then look across the wheel at what contrasting color family may work. Conversely, a tonal match could be a good fit if you’re looking for a more modern spin on things. Not sure if a color is the right choice for you at all? Perhaps something neutral is more your speed. Either way, we have you covered. Ahead, we’re diving into color match-ups, and which may be a good fit for you.
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Mixing and matching shutter styles — yay or nay? Here’s the official answer: You can do whatever you want! (Of course, “can you” and “should you” are two entirely different questions!) Combining shutter styles does work in some instances. The choice ultimately depends on your personal style preferences, your home’s architecture and your aesthetic goals.
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We often say that shutters can make or break your curb appeal. Once you’ve invested in these high quality “window accessories,” you want them to look beautiful year after year. One way to ensure this is by cleaning your shutters at regular intervals.So how (and how often) should this happen? Typically, once a year is sufficient. Note: We do not recommend that you use a pressure washer system on your shutters. Pressure washers can weaken or even strip the paint off of shutters. Instead, follow these cleaning tips.
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