Get ready for Architect Barbie
What on earth? Yup, that’s what we said. Mattel Inc. has announced plans for Architect Barbie – “complete with hard hat and blueprints” to be the latest addition to the toymaker’s “Barbie I can be…” line of dolls. With the debut of Architect Barbie this summer, Mattel will spotlight [...]
Congratulations to Our Friends
Two of The Paint Doctor’s friends and clients were recently awarded the 5th annual Philip Trammell Shutze Awards by the Southeast Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Classical America for their recent achievements in classical design. We congratulate all of the winners, especially Stan Dixon, who won two [...]
Lead Paint Inspector Sentenced to Jail in Detroit
As a follow up to our recent blog post on lead paint, The Paint Doctor wanted to tell you about a former City of Detroit Health Department lead inspector who was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison on fraud charges for taking bribes and lying about lead-paint inspections. Instead [...]
Beautiful Buckhead home
Enjoy these pictures of this beautiful Buckhead home The Paint Doctor painted for Stephanie Andrews of Balance Design. The Dining Room is particularly striking.
Separating the wheat from the chaff
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 [...]
More good news about the industry
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 [...]
EPA Lead paint Guidelines
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 [...]
Tips for Getting Excellent Workmanship
Our clients know that superior quality, as well as the highest standards in customer service and long-lasting results are the hallmarks of The Paint Doctor's work ethos. But that is not the case with all contractors. Here are some tips for getting excellent workmanship from anyone you want to hire [...]
AIA Billings Index
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 [...]
We’re growing
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 [...]
