How To Repaint Your Home
by: Eric Sorensen

Feeling unsure about how to repaint your home? Here are some helpful tips and tricks to smooth out the process for you. First of all, you'll want to take an accurate assessment of the situation so you have a clear idea of your starting point. How much of the home needs to be painted? Do you want to repaint all of it at once or do it in phases? Which type of paint is required for each room? There are many things to consider.

Then the next thing you need to consider for house repainting is if you are up to doing the job yourself. Really, there is a lot more involved to house painting than you think. There is trim work, painting the ceilings, moldings, and making sure that you cover everything. Then there is the hassle of buying paint plus all the necessary tools and equipment. That is just for the inside of your home. The outside involves even more. This also doesn't include the time it takes to do a good job either. Many people simply don't have the time to spare.

Instead of house repainting yourself, you may be better off just hiring a painting contractor to do the job for you. They have the tools and equipment, as well as the skill to do the job right the first time. They have the expertise to know what kind of paint to use, how much is needed and how many coats it will take. They will also be able to tell you whether or not you will need a primer coat.

In many cases, if you talk to them about house repainting, they may even be able to work with you. They can give you a discount on paint and labor if you want to do your whole house at once, instead of doing one room then having them come back later to do more painting. They can come in and give a free estimate, and may even be able to work with you as far as payment is concerned. With their workers and the right equipment, they can also get the job done in a short amount of time, which is very helpful when you have the entire family living with you in that house.

Finding the right house repainting contractor is not as simple as it sounds though. There is an abundance of painting contractors, and finding the right one is important. There are some tips though to finding the best contractor. One of the first places to start is calling around. Ensuring that your chosen contractor is licensed and insured is very important. Ask for references, and check these to make sure the business has a good reputation.Ask many questions and get several estimates.

You can hire a good house repainting contractor after just a little researching. You want someone that you can trust, has years of experience, and will come in and do the job right the first time. You also want someone who is friendly and who will work with you and your schedule.

About The Author

Eric Sorensen is the owner of Chaco Canyon Home Improvement, and one of the most respected painting contractors in the Seattle metro area. Eric is passionate about ensuring that each of his jobss are completed with top-notch quality, and helping prospective customers choose the best colors, styles and locations to paint within their home. Find more great articles about home improvement at =>
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The Hottest Tips In Gardening For 2010
by: Brian Reed

Every year, there are new trends in gardening. Usually, these trends involve new popular flower colors, foliage varieties, or gardening techniques. However, this year, trends seem to be changing. As people re-evaluate values and priorities, there is growing trend toward social consciousness in gardening.

Redefining Luxury

What defines luxury is often that which is scarce. Today for many people the scarcest resource in their life is quality time with their family. Yet, as budgets get tight, many people are opting for stay-cations where they take time off of work, but stay at home, focusing on activities that are inexpensive and fun. One way that people are maximizing their stay-cations are by providing a tranquil garden space to gather and enjoy a peaceful environment. For gardeners and landscapers, that means water features and focusing on unique, rather than simply big and expensive.

Sustainability

Sustainability might seem like the buzzword of the month, but in gardening it has multiple meanings. First of all, there is the issue of resource conservation. As people downgrade the size of their homes and yards, compact size plants and yards are trending. Additionally, people are taking a fresh look at what chemicals are used in plants and how much water they require. If a plant requires more water, pesticides or other chemicals to sustain it, chances are they are out of vogue. Organic, sustainable plants are tasty and environmentally-friendly. A recent study found that one in three respondents were planning to use more mulch for their projects. One in seven were planning to use either drip irrigation or drought-tolerant plants. The same report ranked water conservation as the topic they were most interested in.

Edible plants

Few plants are as practical as ones that are edible. Not only are they gratifying to grow, but they are good to eat. This trend is growing in popularity. The Garden Writers Association Foundation found that more than 41 million U.S. households (38 percent) grew a vegetable garden in 2009. More than 19.5 million grew an herb garden and 16.5 million grew fruits. Of those, more than seven percent were new to edible gardening and there seems to be no end in sight as 37 percent of all households reported plans to increase their edible garden.

For a garden project large or small, it can help to have professional help and advice. Fresh Start Landscapes can help with all of your Houston landscaping needs. Their areas of expertise include custom and manufactured water features, sprinkler systems, stonework, decks and patios, and lighting from Fresh Start Landscapes. Get a free quote, quality service, and competitive prices from Fresh Start Landscapes at (281) 469-9614 or on the web at www.freshstartlandscapes.com.

About The Author

Brian Reed. Houston Landscaping Get a free quote for Houston Landscaping work. We guarantee quality and service at competitive prices from Fresh Start Landscapes.

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