In the New York area where winters are cold and muddy, stucco often accumulates stains and deterioration that detract from its functionality and aesthetic appeal. Painting is an excellent solution to discoloration and wear on stucco walls. Here are a few tips and ideas for painting stucco in the New York area:
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If you live in the Connecticut or New York area and are wondering how long it takes paint to dry in-between coats, read these tips below. There are a number of factors which can influence the drying time of paint including the temperature, humidity, type of paint etc. It is crucial to allow sufficient time…
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When we are considering a significant expenditure, we usually perform a cost/benefit analysis (even if we don’t call it that in our heads). That means that we try to compare what it will cost us with what we will gain, and see if it is worth the price. With interior or exterior house painting, one…
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Problem One of our customers in Pelham has an exterior patio with some wood decking and saddle. The saddle was in an area susceptible to the elements and the top of the saddle began to draw in water at the edge and the trim underneath the saddle was built in pieces, thus taking in moisture…
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In New York and Connecticut, when the winter mud or summer molds begin to accumulate on a house, many homeowners wonder whether they should replace siding, repaint the home, or attempt to wash the debris by hand. As a professional home maintenance contractor, we recommend power washing as an efficient solution to this problem. Here…
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If you are interested in repainting your home, one of the questions that will inevitably arise is what type of paint to use. There are many different types of paint available but the two main categories are oil-based paints and latex-based paints. There are a number of advantages and disadvantages to both, so, depending on…
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