Many people will discover that they aren’t using their patio as much as they thought they would. They may start asking themselves if it was worth it to add the patio in the first place? Winters can be cold, and exposure of bright light can be a deterrent as it can quickly heat the area…
Many people want to have their house looking great and will also make some changes to keep it that way. One of the areas of the house that can be updated is the walls and the paint color that is on them. When you are ready to update the color of the walls there are…
When calculating the cost of repainting your home or just one room in your home, one of the essential steps is determining how much paint you will need. Along with the wall area you are painting, often you will need to determine the additional paint you will need for trim work, cabinets and ceilings. As…
Painting the walls is an option to change and/or brighten a room and its the simple and cost-effective way. No matter if it is the same color or a different one, the dynamics and style of a room is instantly transformed with some paint. We at McKay’s Painting would like to share the common mistakes…
With the cold winter happening, the heating bills can be difficult to manage. Staying warm and dry is important during California Winters. With this in mind, we at McKays Painting would like to share some winter energy saving tips. How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient in Winter 1) Aging water heater replacement. Most…
When paint begins to crack, it often demands new paint and even additional work to properly repair the wall. When paint cracks, it makes the home look old and weathered even with newer paint. There are a number of reasons that can cause paint to crack. When paint cracks many people often want to get…
Periodically, you should inspect the home’s exterior for signs of wood rot as it can develop quickly. It often becomes obvious on porches, decks and other exterior wooden structures, as well as along the home, such as the roof frame, eaves, and fascia. Extensive dry rot repairs can become expensive, so with early detection, you…
If you are looking for ways to give your office a pick me up, nothing will do it better than a bright new paint job. This can be a job that is far too large for you to tackle on your own. Especially when you figure that it has to be done quickly so that…
It seems that more and more people are choosing to paint their kitchen cabinets instead of replacing them. Your kitchen can look brand new with a few coats of paint on the cabinets. It’s definitely a less expensive way to go but it can be time-consuming and there is lots of room for error. Let’s…
Has your home turned into a clown home with too many paint colors that just don’t work with each other? You may have one of these homes with paint colors that conflict and separates the home. When the home’s colors begin to drive you nuts, you may decide it is time to repaint the home.…
