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    Exterior Painting for Your Home This Spring

    The snow in Minnesota is finally melting, and you know what that means. It’s time for slushy, muddy, icky views for about a month. We’ll get to see the grass, or whatever is left of it, our roofs, siding, everything will be visible now. By everything, we mean EVERYTHING. So the snowstorm that damaged your siding, that. The water that leaked over from your gutters staining your siding, that. There is so much wear and tear due to extreme weather in the Twin Cities of Minnesota, that constant maintenance, repairs, and checks need to be kept on your home’s interior…

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    When to Paint Your Exterior

    You may be wondering when to paint your exterior of your home, this can be answered in multiple ways. The time of the year is important to consider, but also it is good to think about when the last time you had your house painted. Also, when you feel like changing up your home’s style, this can be a great time to paint your exterior. Continue reading to learn about why these are great times to paint your exterior: When to Paint Your Exterior Spring/Early Summer One of the best times of the year to paint your home’s exterior is…

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    Why You Should Hire an Exterior Painting Company to Paint Your Home (Part 2)

    It is springtime and now is a great time to get started on those home projects. One project you may consider doing this spring includes painting your exterior. The exterior of your home is important because it will make your home look nice and give off a good impression. You can do your exterior painting yourself, or you can hire a professional painter to help with your project. Here are some benefits of why you should hire an exterior painting company to paint your home: Hire an Exterior Painting Company 1. Save Time If you hire a painting contractor to…

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    Why You Should Hire an Exterior Painting Company to Paint Your Home (Part 1)

    It’s springtime in Minnesota and that means the snow will be melting and all the degradation on your home garden due to the severe weather will start to gradually show. Therefore it’s a good time to start looking for local residential painting companies which have painters that specialize in exterior painting. Home Drywall and Painting has been around for over 20 years and has built a solid reputation in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St Paul, for residential painting, whether that be interior painting or exterior painting as we have an excellent crew of professional and skilled exterior home…

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    How to Decide What Color to Paint Your Exterior (Part 3)

    The color you paint your house can say a lot about who you are. The first two parts of this blog series went through different important aspects to think about when searching for the perfect exterior paint color. Here are three more things to consider when painting your home’s exterior: Color to Paint Your Exterior Consider Accents When you are looking into paint colors for your home, it is important to consider accents. Do you want an accent color? Or multiple accent colors? An accent color can be a color you put on your doorframe, window frames, or window shutters….

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    How to Decide What Color to Paint Your Exterior (Part 2)

    How to decide what color to paint your exterior of your house can be a tricky task. There are a lot of variables that can go into this decision. Part one blog talked about three things that are good to keep in mind. Here are three more things to think about when looking for a new exterior paint color: Decide the color to paint your exterior Consider Other Elements of the House When deciding on the color of the exterior of your house, make sure you also consider other elements of your home other than just the siding. You want…

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    How to Decide What Color to Paint Your Exterior (Part 1)

    If you are looking to repaint the exterior of your house, you may be wondering how do you decide what color to paint. It can be difficult to know where to start when looking for a color. There are many things to keep in mind. This blog series will go through some points that may help you with your decision: How to Decide What Color to Paint Your Exterior Consider the Ambiance When trying to decide on a paint color for your house’s exterior, you may want to think about the ambiance you want for your home. The color you…

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    What is the Best Weather to Paint the Exterior of Your Home?

    If you are wanting to paint your home, but you are wondering what weather is the best to paint the exterior of your house, there are some important things to know. Different temperatures affect paint differently, so there is ideal weather to paint your home. Read about what temperatures are good and not so good for painting your home’s exterior: What is the Best Weather to Paint the Exterior of Your Home Not Too Hot When looking at the weather for when you want to paint the exterior of your home, make sure it will not be too hot. If…

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    When to Paint Exterior Wood (Part 2)

    When deciding to paint the exterior wood of your home, there are some important factors that may go into your decision of when to paint. Part one of this blog series went through things to consider, such as how long it has been since your last painting, the weather/time of the year, and if you are looking to sell your home soon. This blog will expand on three signs that may tell you when to paint exterior wood on your home. Paint Exterior Wood  Fading One way to know when to paint your exterior wood is if you have noticed fading….

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    When to Paint Exterior Wood (Part 1)

    You may be wondering and asking when to paint exterior wood on your home. There is not an exact time you should paint your home’s exterior, however, there are some things you may consider when deciding the best time for you to paint. This blog series will go through different things to consider when trying to figure out when you should paint your exterior. When to Paint Exterior Wood Three or More Years If it has been 3 or more years, then you may want to paint your exterior wood. It is suggested that wood siding should be repainted every…

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