Three Exterior Paint Failures that should be treated immediately. Save money by avoiding expensive repairs.
Does Your Home Have Any of These Exterior Paint Failures? Save money by avoiding expensive repairs. Wood cracking and separation - Here we see separation between the stucco and wood window sill and cracking in the wood window sill itself. Of all the types of failure, this is the most [...]
Arana Craftsman Painters Speaks About Their Artistic Approach To Painting
Oakland, Ca - March 31, 2020 — Arana Craftsman painters has been serving the Bay Area for over 15 years. In that time Arana has painted, refreshed, and revitalized countless commercial buildings as well as homes. The team at Arana approaches painting in a unique way; looking at each and [...]
Heart of the Home
This year one of our favorite projects was featured in the Children’s Support League (CSL) Annual Heart of the Home tour. If you don’t know about the Children’s Support League, please take a moment to read through this article to learn about one of the finest organizations in the Bay [...]
The Many Dimensions of Thanksgiving
The cultural tapestry of the Bay Area is rich and varied and contains cross-sections of the many peoples and cultures that make up our America. Living here, we are privileged to have immediate access to a myriad of perspectives on the holidays we celebrate. Thanksgiving is one of those holidays; [...]
I Love What I Do
Even though I am not a Bay Area native, I may as well be. I visited from the East Coast in 1984 and never looked back. The Oakland/East Bay hills, San Francisco and Alameda are a Painter’s paradise, and it is here that I found the ability to work year-round [...]
Exterior House Colors 2020
Your home is a reflection of you. It is where to go to hang your hat after a long day. It should be warm and inviting to you. Though it isn't some beauty contest, should make your home up the way you want it. However, there are some trends happening [...]
Camp Arroyo – Gem in the East Bay Hills
Our youngest child Alexi went away to sleep away camp for the first time last week. What a milestone! Through the San Leandro School District, he and his classmates went to Camp Arroyo located within the East Bay Regional Park District and just 45 minutes south of Oakland. “Camp Arroyo,” [...]
Manager, Micromanager, or a Hands-Off Remodeler? Part 1 of 2
Manager, Micromanager, or a Hands-Off Remodeler?Adapted from an article by Laura Gaskill via Houzz When you’re planning a remodel, there is plenty to think about. But one thing that might not be on your radar is your level of interaction with the process and, by extension, with the professionals involved. [...]
We’ve Only Just Begun
I have always loved new beginnings just as much as I love consistency and tradition. This year marks 14 years as a Company and 14 years of assisting Bay Area homeowners in their greatest effort. Each year our team grows a little bigger and a lot stronger and we get [...]
Frequently Asked Questions – Painting the Exterior of My Home
When is it time to paint or recoat the exterior of my home? Wood elements like siding or hood trim should be recoated every 5 years. Stucco can be painted less frequently if the surface does not show extensive or widespread cracking. Stained siding or shingles should be done every [...]
