We often say that shutters can make or break your curb appeal. Once you’ve invested in these high quality “window accessories,” you want them to look beautiful year after year. One way to ensure this is by cleaning your shutters at regular intervals. So how (and how often) should this happen? Typically, once a year is sufficient. Note: We do not recommend that you use a pressure washer system on your shutters. Pressure washers can weaken or even strip the paint off of shutters. Instead, follow these cleaning tips.
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When’s the Best Time to Sell Your Home?
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If you’re a homeowner, you’ve likely asked yourself when to make a move a dozen times over the last eighteen months. With historically low interest rates and an unquestionable “seller’s market,” people across the country are asking the same question! When it comes to a decision as personal as this, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. However, there are a few objective points to think through before you start calling realtors.
How to Properly Paint Primed Shutters to Avoid Cracking
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Investing in new shutters for your home can be a big decision — or rather, it can be a series of big decisions! Which shape suits your home, what material is best, and what color should you go with? Once you’ve decided to take the plunge and order primed shutters, the last thing you want is for an improper paint job to ruin your efforts. One issue that people sometimes run into if they’re not careful is cracked paint.
Which Direction Should Shutter Louvers Face?
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Louvered shutters have been the go-to exterior window treatment for centuries. When they first became popular, people loved the functionality of louvered shutters for both ventilation and privacy from nosy neighbors. Today, faux louvers are the most common choice — and that’s probably because homeowners love the classic look, but don’t need the shutters to open and shut the way they once did.
