Year: 2011

Preparing a Room for Painting: Interior Painting Tips

Professional painters all agree that one of the keys to a spectacular paint job is proper preparation. Not only does preparing a room for painting allow for a more professional, clean appearance, but it also protects drips, splatters and accidental painting of other surfaces.

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Preparing Your Home for Winter: Winterizing Tips

As the temperatures drop and the days get shorter, the increasing energy bills give good motivation to prepare your home for winter more thoroughly. Improving the insulation of your home is an important step, but there are also some additional winterizing tips that could save you some serious bills and headaches.

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What Is Wainscoting?

Wainscoting, a decorative molding that gained popularity in the 1800’s, is a practical and sophisticated way to add depth and beauty to a home or office. Using a combination of chair rail, trim and moldings, wainscoting typically runs horizontally along the lower portion of a wall. More durable than drywall and plaster, wainscoting holds up…

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How to Fix Nail Pops: Drywall Repair

A common question that homeowners often ask is what causes nail pops, and how can they be fixed. The problem can occur in homes of all types, from high-end condos to modulars to classic brick, and it can occur in a variety of ways. No matter the cause, however, nail pops always show up the…

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Pressure Washing to Remove Mold & Mildew From Home Exterior

Here in the northeast, when people notice mold or mildew growing on the exterior of their homes, they often call a power washing contractor. It is important to note, however, that blasting away the visible signs of mildew and mold will not truly take care of the problem. Both of them fungal growths, mold and…

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A.G. Williams Walks to Support Breast Cancer

On Sunday, October 2, 2011, Paul Viggiano, Director of Business Administration and Marketing, George Williams, President and CEO, and members of the A.G. Williams Painting Company team raised more than $1,100 through their participation in the 17th Annual Support Connection Support-A-Walk at FDR State Park in Yorktown, New York. The three-mile walk, attended by 10,000…

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