Lead Paint Hysteria and the Destruction of Historic Windows.
What we are witnessing today with lead paint is not thoughtful public health policy. It is a modern witch hunt—fueled by misunderstanding, enforced without nuance, and carried out at the expense of historic architecture. A small, legitimate problem has been inflated into a universal crisis. And as usual, the solution being pushed is the most [...]
Black Gutters on a White House – Good or Bad?
Black gutters, black downspouts, black windows, and bright white siding – what’s going on with this new trend? The rapidly growing fad of black gutters, windows, etc., has taken hold, with many homeowners eager to embrace anything “new” for their houses, whether it’s truly an improvement or not. Mostly not. Like buying a fresh wardrobe, [...]
Why Paint Peels
Many people have expressed concern about the cost and short lifespan of paint. Most contractors try steal business from a painter and persuade homeowners to use their services and install vinyl siding instead of painting. Contractors intimidate homeowners and make them nervous by saying that fresh paint on an old 1900 house might only last [...]
Front Door Paint Colors
While the windows are the eyes of the house the front door is the soul of the house. The front door is where you can make your biggest first impression to your guests and the front door paint color can make a difference. Accenting a front door with a contrasting paint color can really look [...]