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While comedians often make falling look humorous, their falls are carefully choreographed. In the real world, most falls are sudden, frightening and often injurious. Indeed falls lead to thousands of emergency room visits each year. One way to protect yourself is to ensure floors, steps and ramps provide a measure of “grip” to help prevent yourself and others from slipping. Read More >>
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When vinyl siding was introduced to the market a few decades ago, the idea was that it would be maintenance-free. Of course, that wasn’t entirely true, and more importantly, many historic homes lost their grandeur when their unique features disappeared under the boring facade. These days many of the vinyl-clad houses have begin to look dingy and drab because the vinyl has faded and become embedded with dirt.
For those with the vision and the finances Read More >>
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For many home and business owners, the wallpaper that was so popular when first hung a few years ago now seems sorely out-of-date and unattractive. Often this is the situation with wallpaper because styles do change so quickly, and switching out the coverings can become quite expensive. For that reason, most people prefer to use paint. It’s less expensive and much more easily changed when the previous color just doesn’t work anymore.
While it is possible to paint over old wallpaper, it is not recommended. Once wallpaper has been painted, it becomes significantly more difficult to remove. And, for most people, removing wallpaper itself is a time-consuming, messy task. Read More >>
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Staircases can provide a picturesque scene between floors in homes and offices. Indeed some staircases are artwork in and of themselves with the use of a unique, attention-grabbing color. Or they can turn sophisticated with a proper wood finish and handsome handrail. Or they can be simply whimsical, especially if they’re leading to children’s rooms.
Whatever statement you’re trying to make with your staircase, you likely want to hire a professional to bring that vision to life.
Because of their structure and their repeated use, the steps and risers of a staircase must be able to take a beating. Often they become worn more in the middle than on the sides, so repairs may be necessary. And, if your stairs are covered with carpeting, you might be very surprised to find what damage has been done underneath. Read More >>
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With the arrival of summer comes the emergence of the “weekend warriors” and the resulting strains, pains and injuries that can lead them to doctors, chiropractors and massage therapists. Too often those undertaking home improvement projects end up in emergency rooms with serious injuries. In fact, each year hundreds of thousands of Americans injure themselves doing projects around their homes.
In many cases, the individual takes on the project because of the belief that it will save money. When you consider the “follow-up” medical expenses, it may not save a dime. And the real costs may involve much more than money. Understand, too, that if lead or asbestos are part of the project, do-it-yourselfers could be exposing themselves and their families to other types of health risks, and the costs of the doing the project correctly – and the penalties if done incorrectly – may be more than any possible savings. Read More >>
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With the arrival of summer comes the opportunity to pick up a great piece of furniture at a rock bottom price through a neighborhood yard sale. Turning that piece into one you can call your own can be as easy as applying a few coats of paint to create a fresh, prized addition to your home or office.
When shopping the sales, evaluate the piece for its “bones” not for its surface appearance. You’ll want to seek out wooden furniture that has a sturdy feel. Be sure all drawer and doors open and close properly and hold together. For pieces with inlaid cloth or thatching, check for its rips and tears that would require replacement. If you find anything substantial, make sure you or someone you know is able to repair it before you spend your money. Read More >>
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You may enter your home or business through the garage or possibly a back door, but odds are most visitors use the front door. What does it say about you? Does it feel inviting? Will people pause to compliment it? One surefire way to make your home or business stand out is to have a wonderful entryway, and that begins with having a beautiful door.
First consider whether the door is a piece of art in and of itself. If it is made of a rich wood with an attractive grain, you may want to stain it to allow for that natural beauty to show through. Or you may just want to apply a clear coat of Urethane to protect it from sun, wind and other natural risks. Read More >>
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Painting a home or office isn’t just about painting. It’s about preparation and clean-up, and most importantly, not painting areas you don’t want painted. The technique used for preventing paint from going onto carpeting, woodwork, countertops, railings and more is called “cutting in” and professional painters have mastered it. Do-it-yourselfers can spend hours attempting to protect areas with tapes, plastic sheeting, newspapers, etc., only to have their work undone by improper cleanup methods.
What may surprise people is that when professional painters work, they rarely need to mask anything. They simply know how to cut in correctly to create properly painted areas. Read More >>
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Watch professional painters at work and you can’t help but be impressed. Because they have spent years perfecting the techniques and mastering the tools of the trade, they can complete the job quickly, cleanly and correctly. The results are a beautiful room with walls that look as smooth as glass. While many people believe painting to be a do-it-yourself job, in many cases, it’s worth it to hire a professional not only because of the savings in time and aggravation, but also in money.
First, consider that the bulk of the job comes in the preparation. While some people enjoy painting because they see results so quickly, very few people enjoy preparing the space for the paint. Read More >>
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Eric Stavropoulos launched Fresh Coat Painters of Hartford County in January of this year. Now, just four months later, his business has grown so much that he has doubled his staff and is scheduling work well into the summer months. He attributes his speedy success to implementing the practices he learned from Fresh Coat, which places emphasis on professionalism and client services.
You’ve gotten off to a terrific start. What do you think are the keys?
Just as explained in training, it starts with the hiring process because we use only employees, not subcontractors. I interview all applicants personally, do background checks, set very high standards. I was fortunate to find Rich Paulus, my Client Services Manager, right away. He’s a top-notch employee who knows not only about painting, but also about client interaction. Read More >>
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