5 Things to Expect from a Drywall Repair Company

workers prepping for home improvement jobAt Colour Solutions, we don’t just provide the Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas with excellent home painting service. Did you know we also handle a variety of other home improvement and maintenance projects, including drywall repair? Drywall repair is something the average homeowner doesn’t want or know how to do, so most people have to rely on professionals. However, don’t let this make you feel like you’re at the mercy of contractors – equip yourself with a little knowledge beforehand so you’ll know what to expect from a good professional drywall repair company. [Read more…]

What Happens When You Don’t Clean Out Your Gutters?

guttersLet’s face it: nobody likes to clean their home’s gutters. But neglecting this important, yet unpleasant task can have some pretty nasty consequences.

1. Roof and Gutter Leaks

Although letting leaves and other debris build up in your gutters may not actually cause a leak, keep in mind that leaks are most often discovered during routine inspections (or after it’s too late and they’ve caused damage to your roof, ceiling, etc). Taking the time to clean out your home’s gutters means you can also take the time to inspect their condition. Small leaks that are discovered and repaired early usually do not cause major problems down the road. However, if you’re not making a point to perform this basic maintenance, these minor issues will likely go undiscovered until they become a big problem. [Read more…]

Benefits of Low Pressure Washing

man pressure washing patioPressure washing can be a safe, inexpensive and effective way to keep your home’s exterior looking great throughout the year. But sometimes the high pressures used in a typical pressure washing can be damaging. Low pressure washing is a great alternative.  [Read more…]

Winter Home Improvement Projects

house surrounded by snowWhen winter comes, people tend to stay indoors more, focus on spending time with family, and planning for the holidays. Home maintenance tends to take a backseat to the hustle and bustle of shopping, cooking, and holiday traveling. But winter is an important time to give certain parts of your home a once over. In this post, we’ll discuss a few winter home improvement projects that can help keep your home and its components running smoothly until spring. [Read more…]

3 Benefits of Concrete Staining

couple sitting on stained floorConcrete floors are becoming a popular home design trend for several reasons. When compared to other flooring types, concrete is usually much easier to keep clean and it will likely look great for many, many years to come. In addition to durability and easy cleaning, concrete flooring is also popular due to its design versatility through painting or staining. Staining seems to be the more popular choice for concrete floors, as paint has a tendency to scratch, chip and wear away. Here are a few more benefits of staining concrete floors… [Read more…]