Guides
Costs, timing, prep and local guides for Greater Boston homes, written by the L&D crew.
From Mid-Cambridge Victorians to Cambridgeport triple-deckers, here is what shapes a painting project in Cambridge, including historic review and the rental calendar.
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Winthrop is surrounded by water, and that changes how paint wears. A local guide to coastal prep, coatings, porches and maintenance from a Winthrop-based painter.
Read morePeeling, chalking, cracked caulk and soft wood all mean something different. Here is how to read your home's paint and when it is time to call a painter.
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Boston's housing stock shapes how painting projects are planned. A neighborhood-by-neighborhood look at building types, historic review, weather and logistics.
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From Belmont Hill Colonials to two-families near Cushing and Waverley Squares, here is how to plan exterior and interior painting in Belmont, including before a sale.
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If your cabinet boxes are solid, painting can give a kitchen a new look for a fraction of replacement. Here is how a proper cabinet paint job is done.
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Spring and late fall are the key gutter cleaning windows in Massachusetts. Here is how to set a schedule and spot trouble before it reaches your paint.
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Weston's big lots, long driveways and custom homes make painting a larger, more planned project. This guide covers scale, moisture, interior finishes and scheduling.
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What it takes to paint each room in a Greater Boston home, the broad market ranges homeowners see, and the details that add time and cost.
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Washing a house before painting removes the dirt and mildew that make paint fail. Here is how to do it without damaging wood, windows or older paint.
Read moreSouthie's triple-deckers and row houses face harbor wind, shared ownership and tight streets. Here is how to plan a paint project that works around all three.
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Repaint timing depends on your siding, how much sun and salt it takes, and how well the last job was prepped. Here is a realistic guide for New England homes.
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Knowing the painting project process ahead of time makes the week easier. Here is each step, from the first visit to the final fix list.
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Lexington has two very different housing traditions: historic Colonials near the center and modernist neighborhoods built after the war. Each needs its own approach.
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Massachusetts gives you a limited exterior painting window. Here is how temperature, dew point and fall weather decide when paint actually cures well.
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Interior and exterior painting costs in Greater Boston depend on prep, access, trim detail and the age of the home. Here is what moves the number and how to get an accurate one.
Read moreA practical checklist for hiring a painter in Greater Boston: insurance, written estimates, prep plans, scheduling, cleanup and the warning signs to watch for.
Read moreNewton's villages, tall trees and large older homes change how an exterior or interior paint job should be planned. Here is what to know before you hire.
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