
How Often Should You Repaint Your Shutters?
Wondering how long shutters will last before they need to be repainted? Generally speaking, 10 years is a pretty safe estimate. If you have high quality shutters that were properly painted and installed initially, you shouldn’t need to repaint before that, though there are a few exceptions.The truth is that there is no exact number of years or one-size-fits-all answer. The ability to repaint your shutters, and how frequently, will depend on several factors. To get an idea of what’s right for your shutters, ask yourself these questions:
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Do Shutters Improve Home Insulation?
On average, a home loses a whopping twenty-five percent of its energy every year due to poor insulation. That means maintaining a comfortable temperature in your home could be costing you thousands — that’s money flying right out the window! Interior and exterior shutters can impact your home’s insulation — but only if you use […]
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Everything You Need to Know About Louvered Shutters
Louvered shutters consistently fall into our top three best sellers year after year — and they are popular for a good reason. Louvered shutters are classic, enduring and suit a wide range of home styles. Ahead, we’re diving into a few frequently asked questions and shedding some light on what makes this style so great.
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Tackling Trim Color: How to Enhance Windows & Bring Out Your Home’s Best Features
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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How to Mix Shutter Colors and Materials Like a Pro
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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4 Tips for Seamlessly Mixing Old and New Shutters
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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Picking a Palette: How to Coordinate Exterior Paint for Doors, Shutters, and Trim
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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Are Exterior Shutters a Good Choice for Double Mulled Windows?
Double mulled windows are a popular choice for homeowners looking for energy-efficient and aesthetically pleasing windows. They offer superior insulation and noise reduction, and they can enhance the overall appearance of your home. When it comes to adding exterior shutters to double mulled windows, there are several factors to consider before making a decision. Exterior […]
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Monument Helped Megan Stokes Create Her Dream Home
At Monument Shutters, we are dedicated to providing high-quality window coverings that not only look great, but also offer privacy and energy efficiency. That’s why we were thrilled to be featured in a recent blog post by Megan Stokes, where she shared all about her experience with our shutters in her amazing custom home in Mt. […]
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How to Choose Between Shutter Styles
Starting the search for new shutters can be a daunting task. There’s so much more to consider than simply what you think looks nice. Ahead, learn the differences between four popular shutter styles and how to make the right selection for your home. Board & Batten Pairs well with: Farmhouse, Cape Cod, French Country, Ranch […]
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