Finding the best exterior house paint is the difference between repainting in five years and enjoying a vibrant façade for a decade or more. At JC Carpentry & Painting, we test products in real North Shore conditions, combining scientific insight with hands-on...
Choosing paint is more than picking a pleasing color chip. The chemistry, sheen, and specialty additives inside a gallon determine how long a finish lasts, how easily it cleans, and whether it hides, or highlights, surface flaws. Understanding interior paint types...
Color is the first design element people notice when they step into a room, and 2025 promises palettes that balance comfort with quiet confidence. Suppose you have been combing through home interior painting ideas or scrolling endless painting chart boards, looking...
A freshly painted home does far more than impress the neighbors. It seals porous siding, blocks ultraviolet degradation, and sheds wind-driven rain long before moisture can settle into vulnerable seams. The finish you see today is a thin film only a few thousandths of...
Every spring and fall, North Shore homeowners look at their weather-worn siding and dream of a fresh facade. Choosing the right color, prepping properly, and applying modern coatings can turn that dream into a high-value reality. The JC Carpentry & Painting team...
When it comes to refreshing your home with a fresh coat of paint, interior and exterior painting are two very different projects—each with its own techniques, paint types, prep work, and challenges. Whether you’re updating a living room or protecting your siding,...
Choosing the right paint finish is just as important as selecting the perfect color. While many people focus solely on shades and hues, the finish determines the final look, durability, and maintenance of your painted surfaces. Whether you’re painting walls, trim,...
Winter is the perfect time to retreat indoors and rest, but did you know it is also ideal for tackling certain winter home improvement projects? Despite the cold weather, homeowners can still accomplish a few winter home projects to increase comfort and functionality...
Life always gets busy, making you put your home improvement projects, such as painting, on hold. Still, with the colder months coming up, you might still have a chance to accomplish your painting project in the last window of opportunity of the year. If you’re...
