The BBB - Maybe Not AAA
Here's an inside look at the old-time consumer "watchdog" agency, the Better Business Bureau. We're pleased to belong to the BBB and happy to have an A+ rating, but some have had a …
Why are Exterior Paint Colors Important?
Here is this year's final exterior color update from Kansas City's best color consultant - Diane Stewart at Color Sense Consulting. We routinely hear high praise from customers that have worked with …
What's A Warranty Worth?
Peeling paint is a possible warranty situation. What kind of company will stand behind their work? Believe it or not, some homeowners have hired crummy contractors - the kind you have no confidence …
Tips For Painting Trim
Trim color, especially for interiors, often defaults to a generic "white". Color consultant Diane Stewart explains very clearly why there's more to it than meets the eye. "Trim is often …
Nice Painting Review!
This was a review of the painting work we did for a new homeowner. Realtors had a very involved deal and rainy weather made this a bit of a challenge but the rain eventually stopped, the exterior …
Crestwood in the News!
"How much time do you have?" was the answer when a TV reporter asked for a comment on the effect weather has had on our business. Lindsay Shively (KSHB Fox 41 News) called at 10am, I was in …
Roof Colors and Paint
Roof color can be a factor when choosing paint colors. Roof colors (foundations too) affect paint color choices. Color expert Diane Stewart atColor Sense Consulting gives her take on how to tackle …
Best Bedroom Colors
Bedrooms can be either a relaxing refuge or a nondescript place to hang your clothes - I choose relaxing refuge. Here's my favorite color consultant Diane Stewart on bedrooms: Your bedroom is a …
Paint Estimates - Drop In or Drop Off?
People sometimes assume a painter can stop by, check out their house and leave an estimate in the mail box. Here's what can go wrong with that approach. Most exterior paint projects will cost several …
Exterior Paint on New Homes
Home builders are notorious for using "builder grade" (poor quality) exterior paint. Paint so bad that it starts to deteriorate after the last check clears. Here's what's going on and what …