Short sets of articles that go in order. Start at Part 1 and read through, or jump to the part you need.
Series 01Choosing paint color for the light you haveThree parts
All series
Data8 series · 33 parts
Series 02
Finishes, Explained
Sheen, trim, plaster and what goes where
- Part 1: Color Drenching and Sheen4 min
- Part 2: Trim, Doors and Millwork4 min
- Part 3: Venetian Plaster and Specialty Finishes4 min
DataThree parts12 min in all
Series 03
Room by Room
What goes on every surface, room by room
- Part 1: What Goes on Every Surface of a Kitchen4 min
- Part 2: Paint in a Wet Room, Surface by Surface4 min
- Part 3: Living Spaces and the Stair Hall4 min
DataThree parts12 min in all
Series 04
The Home Hardening Series
Wildfire mitigation in three parts
- Part 1: Embers and the First Five Feet5 min
- Part 2: Fire-Resistant Siding and Decks5 min
- Part 3: Fire-Retardant Coatings and Records5 min
DataThree parts15 min in all
Series 05
The Remodel Series
How we run a remodel, start to finish
- Part 1: How We Run a Kitchen Redesign5 min
- Part 2: Working With Architects and Designers4 min
- Part 3: How We Work With Our Trade Partners4 min
DataThree parts13 min in all
Series 06
The Exterior Repaint Series
How a whole-house repaint runs
- Part 1: Inspection and the Written Scope6 min
- Part 2: Prep, Wood Repair and Lead-Safe Work6 min
- Part 3: Primer, Finish Coats and the Walkthrough5 min
DataThree parts17 min in all
Series 07
The Home Preservation Series
From our job photos
- Part 1: What Good Exterior Prep Looks Like Before the First Coat6 min
- Part 2: Refinishing Wood Front Doors and Gates the Right Way5 min
- Part 3: Re-Staining Cedar Shingle Siding: How We Bring the Color Back5 min
- Part 4: Wood Window Restoration: Saving Old Sashes and Sills6 min
- Part 5: Restoring a Victorian Shingle Exterior, One Shingle at a Time6 min
DataFive parts28 min in all
Series 08
The Storm-Ready Series
El Niño 2026 to 2027
- Part 1: El Niño Is Coming: A Storm Prep Guide for Residential Homeowners7 min
- Part 2: Seal Your Home Before the Rain: Caulk, Primer and Paint5 min
- Part 3: Find and Fix Wood Rot Before the Storms4 min
- Part 4: Where Water Gets In: Flashing, Gutters and Downspouts5 min
- Part 5: Get Your Deck, Railings and Stairs Ready for Winter4 min
- Part 6: Photograph Your Home Before the Storms3 min
- Part 7: Is Your Sump Pump Ready for El Niño?5 min
- Part 8: Small Gaps, Big Damage: How to Catch a Hidden Leak6 min
- Part 9: Roof Cracks and Moss: What to Check Before the Rain6 min
- Part 10: Are Gutter Guards Worth It Before El Niño?6 min
DataTen parts51 min in all