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Strongsville Historical Society Buildings
Strongsville Historical Society Project For a significant part of the summer of 2025 (August through September), Ohio Paint and Pressure… READ MORE
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What’s the Best Paint to Use on Metal Surfaces?
While many newer home exteriors are clad with vinyl siding, many older homes still have aluminum siding. Or, for homes with traditional wood clapboards, metal… READ MORE
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Five Common Exterior Paint Problems
Painting the exterior of your home is a big undertaking which is why it’s best to hire a professional painter to do the job. Here… READ MORE
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Exterior House Colors to Avoid
First, an acknowledgment: choosing an exterior color for your home is a matter of personal taste, which is always something of a subjective matter. Everyone… READ MORE
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When and Where to Use Enamel Paint
In a previous post we talked about the difference between latex and acrylic paint. For exterior residential painting applications, either a pure acrylic or a… READ MORE
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Exterior Painting & Home Value
Whether you’re considering putting your house up for sale or if you’re looking for a way to increase the value of your home, a fresh… READ MORE
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What Paint Finish is Best for House Exteriors?
As most people know, paint is available in several different finishes that range from flat/matte to high gloss. These finishes are categorized by their ability… READ MORE
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Importance of Exterior Caulk
Correct application of quality exterior caulk is one of the key steps in preparing your house siding and trim for painting. What Does Caulk Do?… READ MORE
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Colors: Warm and Cool
When selecting colors for your home’s exterior you’re likely to run across the terms “warm” and “cool” to describe various colors. What do those designations… READ MORE
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Understanding Basic Color Theory, Part II
In our previous post we talked about a few basic terms and concepts in understanding basic color theory. Today we’ll address three of the more… READ MORE