What does “Cleaning out my Gutters” REALLY look like???
Since I started out in the Painting & Repair business in 1995, I have frequently been asked “How much does it cost to clean out my gutters?” To me, this has always been sort of the Contracting version of a…… To have some someone simply scoop the loose debris from the inside of the […]
The Biggest Mistake Homeowners Make When Remodeling…..
After being in the business for close to 25 years, the biggest mistake I see homeowners make when embarking on a remodeling project is The failure to properly plan. This failure may be due to their inexperience taking on whatever project they are doing (as the majority of people do not remodel that […]
Can you Paint Ceramic Tile or Glass?
YES! THIS CAN BE DONE! Once in a while we get a request to help someone paint (or for advice of painting) ceramic tile or glass. The most common initial question is often some version of “Can these types of surfaces be painted with readily available paint (paint that can be bought at the local […]
Protecting Your Deck!!
July is a month where people typically really are enjoying the outdoors in New England. Whether going to a local park or the beach or simply working around the yard, July is full of outdoor activities! A feature that many Rhode Islanders enjoy around their homes is their outdoor deck. As beautiful as […]
Possibly the MOST Advanced Flat Roof System YET!!!
Click HERE to Watch GacoRoof in ACTION!!! Possibly the Most Advanced Flat Roof System to DATE! This is not a joke. 50+ years. Throughout our part of the country, we have quite the variety of flat roofs that typically need maintenance, minimally, once every ‘x’ number of years. Flat roofs can be […]
Why does the Paint on Brand New Wood PEEL So Quickly??
We have gotten many calls into our offices over the years stating that the potential Client was bewildered by peeling paint on a surface that was fairly brand new. Most often they are referencing a piece of siding or trim that was either installed brand new or that was a replacement piece for another […]
Read the controversial article that recently got me banned from writing in a magazine…
In this day and age, energy efficiency seems to be all the rage. Home and property owners, in general, are constantly getting bombarded with marketing initiatives aimed at getting them to do “something” related to improving the energy efficiency of their property. Whether it is changing out light bulbs, replacing doors & windows, installing […]
Buying a Home? What to Look For!!
What to look for When Buying a Home! Recently I had a friend reach out to me who was about to embark on the mission of buying a new home. She wanted to know of some things from a contractor perspective that she should be looking for when on her search. Here is […]
Avoiding a Cabinet Painting Debacle!!
Recently I heard a story of a newlywed couple that wanted to freshen up the look of their kitchen. They thought an easy way to do this would be to paint their kitchen cabinets. What sounded like a good idea at the time, quickly developed into a nightmare. The couple went down to […]
Bulkheads?
Bulkheads? What are they anyway? Great question!! Bulkheads are the set of doors that lead to the basement of a building (most often located on the rear or one of the sides of the building). Sometimes people refer to them as “Cellar Doors” or “Basement Doors”. Typically they are made out of metal. There are […]
