Free Resources

Free Resources

Project

Guides.

Clear definitions with helpful visuals demystify every exterior term, so you can speak with confidence, avoid mistakes, and keep your project on track.

Exterior House Parts Explained

Find out how to tell a rendering from a drawing, know who to email when something pops up, and move through your exterior project with confidence.

Project & Design Terms

This guide keeps it simple with easy explanations on palette basics, paint vs. stain, finishes, and climate tips, so you can pick with confidence.

Color, Paint & Stain Basics

Inspired By...

Inspiration for your exterior can come from anywhere, even the movies.

Beetlejuice

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Perfectly Post-Modern

an exterior moodboard inspired by the Deetz Renovation in Beetlejuice

Little Women

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Wonderfully Time-Worn

an exterior moodboard inspired by Orchard House in the movie Little Women

Mr. Blandings

Comedically Timeless

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an exterior moodboard inspired by Orchard House in the movie Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House

Practical Magic

Whimsically Historical

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Small Budget, Big Impact

Because you don't have to spend a fortune to make your home feel more polished & pulled together

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3 EASY GARAGE DOOR UPDATES →

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Transform your patio with softgoods →

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LET'S TALK ABOUT YOUR HOUSE NUMBERS →

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Freshen up that door →

STAY ORGANIZED

white hanging folders

Hanging File Folders

Clean and simple organization to keep it all sorted.

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silver binder clips

Binder Clips

Never lose a swatch or invoice ever again.

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White Post-Its

Tag your selections without a bit of color distraction.

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clear clamp binder

Clear Clamp Binders

Great for showrooms & and site visits - no hole-punch required.

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transparent sample bags with zipper

Tough Clear Pouches

Bag those samples up, no matter if they're paint chips or bricks.

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clear project box

Clear Storage Box

Keep all those bids, cut sheets, & samples in one place.

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Maintenance

Stars.

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Sun & Water Sheild

If you have outdoor fabric, this spray will protect it year-round.

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Low-Pressure Washer

Small but mighty - but not so mighty it'll destroy your siding.

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Outdoor Cleaner

For use with, or without, a pressure-washer

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Wet-Dry Shop-Vac

The handiest tool for debris on your upholstery and porch.

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An Outside Broom

Heavy-duty for outdoor surfaces, part of a full sweeping system.

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Window Cleaning Kit

A beautifully made tool to keep your windows...beautiful.

DIY Must-Haves

01.

stanley tape measure

tape measure

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02.

dewalt drill and driver set

Drill & Driver Set

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03.

canvas work apron

work apron

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04.

angled paint brush

paint brush

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05.

yellow exterior painters tape

Exterior Painters Tape

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06.

oversize poster board for swatching

Oversized Swatch Boards

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My only regret is

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I'm feeling so much more confident.

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