Beyond Paint: How to Refresh Your Home’s Exterior

FAQ’s: Beyond Paint: How to Refresh Your Home’s Exterior

Marvin exterior windows

Q: I don’t want to move. Is there a way to update the exterior appearance of my home?

A: Moving is rough, so we’re in favor of doing anything you can to avoid it. One trick is to upgrade your doors and windows. After a couple decades, doors and windows can get a little tired – and it shows. Harsh elements and changing design trends can take a toll, making your whole house appear sad from the outside – and even the inside.

The thought of replacement can be daunting, but it’s not as invasive as you might imagine.

When properly measured and built to suit, replacement windows can be installed with only a bit of trim work and touch-up painting on the exterior, and a bead of fresh caulk on the interior. If you want to go big and bring more light inside your house by increasing the size of your windows, things will become a bit more messy. But any inconvenience you endure will be far outweighed by your new look at the world.

Likewise, a new front door can make a huge difference in the way your house is perceived by those about to enter. If done boldly, it can be a statement piece, commanding attention and setting the tone for what lies inside. Or if you want to be low-key about it, a new front door can simply see to it that your front entry is no longer out-of-date. And with good planning, it can be achieved with minimal intrusion.

Rest assured, there’s no need to go into these projects blind. At Johnson Brothers we have the expertise and the contacts to help you every step of the way – from selecting the goods, to measuring for an accurate fit, to scheduling the installation. If you’re ready to take your home from sleepy to stunning, we’re here to help!