Exterior
Muskoka – The Hamptons of Ontario
Most people have heard of the Hamptons, a place where New Yorkers and people from all over can go to escape the busyness of city life. In Ontario, the place to go to escape is Muskoka. It’s a place where the greenery only ends when the water begins. You’ll find boaters enjoying the calm waters,…
Read MoreModernizing the Classic Tudor-Style
Tudor-style architecture dates back to 17th and 18th century England, and grew in popularity in the United States during the Great Depression, where they represented affluent neighbourhoods. While this style of home isn’t the most popular today, it only takes one turn into The Kingsway, a neighbourhood in Etobicoke, to feel like you are transported…
Read MoreWho Says Houses Can’t Get a Face-Lift?
Obviously, we cannot put Botox in your home to make it look younger, but we have a few tricks under our sleeves to make the façade of your house look fresh. Your home’s exterior gives the first impression of your residence, so it’s crucial to make sure it’s both inviting and stylish. One way to…
Read MoreFeature Project
The best of both worlds; a minimalist exterior with a contemporary interior This exterior combination of black and stone will never go out of style. It’s minimalist yet still shows personality. The stonework, center staircase and surrounding greenery are accentuated by the black accents. Sherwin Williams’ Tricorn Black is the perfect dark hue to add…
Read MoreWelcome to Exterior Season ☼
“The colour you paint your home’s exterior can make or break people’s perception of your house.” – Erika Woelfel, director of colour marketing for Behr Paints First impressions are everything and as the weather gets hotter, the requests for exterior painting start pouring in. Beat the rush and be one of the first projects…
Read MoreSpring Feature | The Kingsway
Location: The Kingsway, Etobicoke, ONDescription: Complete Renovation with Interior & Exterior Painting, Wallpapering With spring finally here, we thought what better way to showcase our featured project than this eclectically inspired, charming home situated in The Kingsway area of Etobicoke, Ontario. The bright & sparingly colourful contemporary design, artistically crafted custom millwork and warm…
Read MoreASK THE PAINTER: Can I Paint Vinyl Siding?
We really hate the colour of our vinyl siding, but it’s still in good shape and it seems a shame to replace it. Can we paint it? The short answer is: Yes, you can usually paint vinyl siding. The longer answer is: But there are some caveats. Proper preparation is crucial The key to successfully…
Read MoreThe ROI Of Painting Your Home – Before You Move
So you’ve decided to move. Great – it’s time to paint your house! I know it seems counter-intuitive to start making improvements on a house you’re hoping to leave in the near future, but the truth is that a small investment in paint could deliver a great ROI when you sell – especially if…
Read MoreCreative Commercial Exteriors – Using Paint!
Turn a boring building into an eye-catching marketing statement Last month, we talked about how a creatively-painted shop exterior can help get customers in the door, especially when you’ve got a limited marketing budget. But creative paint jobs aren’t just for retail shops, or cute little boutiques that need to stand out on a crowded…
Read MoreLimited Marketing Budget? Why Not Try Paint, Instead?
The better your storefront looks, the more likely people are to open the door We all know it happens: When business is slow, or uncertain, the first thing to go is the marketing budget – when in fact getting more customers is crucial to improving the business. But maybe you don’t need to spend a…
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