So you’re painting the exterior of your home. In tallying up foreseeable costs and materials, you may wonder: will the job require scaffolding? Basic scaffolding typically consists of steel or aluminum tubes, boards comprising the work surfaces, and couplers to hold the fittings together. The scaffolding must have a good foundation and stability to ensure safety.

Eddie Katzir, co-owner of Remodeling California, says not all multi-level projects require scaffolding. “It all depends on the ground level and whether or not there is good access. For instance, if the home is on a hillside, there might be some serious restrictions due to safety issues.” On the street side, similar safety constraints may prevent the assembly of scaffolding

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For being green, that is. The wall finish was featured in the March 2008 list of 16 Best Green Design products by Popular Mechanics. Made from natural clays and minerals, it’s an alternative to traditional paint, stucco, or other finishes that have toxic compounds. But there are other reasons why you might want to use this product to enhance the interior of your home. Here are some of them. …continue reading Green Wednesday: American Clay Gets an “A”

It’s impossible to feature a series on Victorian homes without dedicating at least one article to their fabulous exteriors. Whether they’re exquisite or simply unique, we’ve all seen them – the Victorians you can’t simply walk past. They demand you to stop and pay attention, not only because of their architectural detail, but because of the way they’re painted to highlight every feature.

So the third segment of the Right Style, Right Remodel series will be dedicated to Victorian homes of the more colorful variety. I was fortunate enough to interview Elizabeth Pomada, one of the authors of the Painted Ladies series. Elizabeth Pomada and her husband, Michael Larsen, were the first to use the term “Painted Ladies” to define Victorian homes of three or more colors. Called an “evangelist of color” by the media, Elizabeth will inspire any homeowner planning to paint their home, whether it’s a Victorian or other architectural beauty. …continue reading “Evangelist of Color” Elizabeth Pomada on Painting Victorian Homes