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How Can I Find the Best House Painters in Fairfax Virginia?

How Can I Find the Best House Painters in Fairfax Virginia? Finding the best house painters in Fairfax, VA is as easy as knowing what questions to ask. Let’s review a few questions that you should ask any painting contractor that you are thinking about hiring. Their answers should help

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Emerald Urethane Satin Paint Review

Emerald Urethane is Sherwin Williams’ top of the line paint, but is it a good value?   At a retail cost of $90.00 and a sale price of $60.00, what exactly are you getting that is different from less expensive paint? In order to be as objective as possible, I

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How To Get Rid of Army Worms

How Do You Get Rid of Army Worms…and Can They Destroy Your Yard? Transcript Below Hi, I’m here at Arundel County Farm Lawn and Garden Center, right off Jumpers Hole Road with Corey Stephens. Corey is the owner of this fine establishment.  He’s an expert on army worms.   If

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PPG Manor Hall Semi-Gloss Can
Painting Reviews

PPG Manor Semi-gloss, A Pro’s Review

Pittsburgh Manor Hall Semi-gloss I’ve been using PPG Manor Hall semi-gloss for nearly 30 years.  I was never 100% sold on the paint, but I have never really taken the time to compare it side by side with its equal partners like Regal and Duration.    Manor Hall retails for

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Pitt-Glaze WB1
Painting Reviews

PPG Pitt Glaze WB1: The Best Interior Paint

Pitt Glaze WB1 Eggshell: Best Interior Paint Ever?! I realize that saying that Pitt Glaze WB1 is the best eggshell paint ever is a bold statement.  But it’s true.  I have evaluated several premium and mid-grade eggshells, and nothing compares.  I have not evaluated every mid-premium grade eggshell paint on

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Aura Semi gloss
Interior Design

Is Ben Moore Aura Worth It

Before you drop $75.00 on a gallon of premium paint, shouldn’t you know if Ben Moore Aura is worth it? Let’s take a look at seven critical factors.  Is it: Zero VOC Low Splatter Water Clean-up Can it be matched to any color? Mildew resistant It uses Genex colors that

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