Expert advice for MetroWest Boston homeowners.
The honest benchmark for a professionally applied exterior paint job in MetroWest Boston is 7 to 10 years. What drives that range — up or down — comes down to prep work, paint grade, surface type, and which direction your walls face.
Most exterior paints are rated for application down to 35°F — but that number comes with conditions that matter a lot in Massachusetts. Here's what we check before starting any spring exterior project.
Walk your exterior, check the temperatures, and get on the schedule. Here's your spring painting checklist for MetroWest Boston homes.
A practical guide for MetroWest Boston property managers on when to schedule repaints, what units cost to paint, and how Massachusetts lead paint law affects your properties.
Fresh paint is one of the cheapest ways to boost your home's sale price. Here's exactly which rooms to paint, what colors to use, and where to skip — based on real data.
Not all whites are the same. Here's how to pick the right white paint for dark, north-facing rooms in New England homes — with specific product recommendations.
A practical room-by-room checklist for MetroWest Boston homeowners. 30-60 minutes of prep can save hours of labor and help your painters deliver a better result.
Should you paint it yourself or hire a professional? An honest look at costs, time, quality, and when each approach makes sense for MetroWest Boston homeowners.
We use both Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams on exterior projects across MetroWest Boston. Here's what 15 years of working with both actually tells us — and which products we reach for and why.
Painting vinyl siding runs $2.81–$5.14 per sq ft. Full replacement costs 4–7x more. Here’s exactly when each makes sense for Massachusetts homes.
Paint applied over mildew or chalking bonds to the contamination, not the surface — and fails within 2 years. Here’s the full spring pressure washing guide for Massachusetts homes.
If your home was built before 1978, lead paint is likely present somewhere. Here’s what Massachusetts law requires, what your options are, and what to ask any contractor before work begins.
