Let's be honest: We all want to pay less for more. That's why we buy items on sale and shop around. However, when it comes to painting or doing work on your house, you should rethink that attitude. Quite simply, cheaper isn't always better. Would the least expensive vendor invest in its employees' [...]
The U.S. home improvement industry is emerging from its worst downturn since the government began tracking spending in the early 1960s, according to a new report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. At almost $290 billion in 2009, the remodeling market held up much better than new residential construction during the [...]
The EPA’s 2010 guidelines regarding lead paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) are continuing to come under fire. The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has urged the new Republican Chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to review amendments made to the RRP rules, particularly a provision that would have allowed [...]
Good news! The AIA’s Architecture Billings Index, a key economic indicator of construction activity, rose more than three points in November to hit its highest mark since December 2007. The index rose to 52.0 in November, up from 48.7 in October, reflecting growth in demand for design services. A score above 50 indicates an increase [...]
Happy 2011! We hope the new year is treating you well. We are excited to announce that The Paint Doctor has expanded its services to include commercial, institutional, and government clients. Now, like you, business owners, facility managers, and government/military procurement officers can count on the Paint Doctor’s commitment to superior quality, the highest standards [...]
While planning your 2011 painting projects, take note of “Honeysuckle,” (a vibrant, dynamic reddish-pink) which Pantone, LLC has selected as the color for next year. The color marks a shift in mood from 2010, when a turquoise shade was given the color of the year designation, and “served as an escape for many,” Pantone said [...]