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How To Update Your Kitchen Without Remodeling
With a tight economy many homeowners aren’t able to remodel their kitchen when it begins to look worn and outdated. But who said you needed to give your kitchen a full-blown remodeling?…
Is AG Williams Painting Expensive?
Nobody wants to pay more than they need to for services; why would they? But experienced consumers know that a quality product is worth the price. At AG Williams Painting, we provide an…
Did You Know We Also Do Roofing?
As a top quality general contractor, we not only provide professional painting services but also home maintenance, carpentry, and roofing services. With a well-trained staff and…
Trim Paint Color Ideas
Choosing a good color for trim affects the overall aesthetic and impression of a room and can make the difference between a standard painting job and an outstanding one. If you are…
Should I Hire An Interior Painting Contractor?
With so many other expenses and a tight economy, is it really worth paying to hire an interior painting contractor? What are the advantages? These questions are worth thinking through.…
How To Paint Kitchen Cabinets
With so much wear and tear from cooking, washing dishes, and wiping down, kitchen cabinets often get a worn look after a few years of use. When cabinets become stained or scuffed, many…
Does My House Have Lead Paint? What Can I Do About It?
If you own an older home, there is a good chance you have wondered: Does my lead paint house pose a risk to my family? It is a smart question and an important one. For decades,…
How To Store Leftover Paint?
Yes, it happened again: You are done with your painting project but you still have left over paint. Don’t worry! This is not entirely without its benefits. You can store leftover paint,…
How Many Paint Coatings Do I Need For An Interior Project?
In a day when so much goes to waste and finances are tight, who wants to waste money on extra paint? If you are looking to buy paint for an interior painting project and don’t want to…
Are Paint Fumes Bad If I’m Pregnant?
Joy and good news… there’s a baby on the way! Suddenly, there’s a flurry of activity, buying baby clothes, going to doctor’s visits, baby-proofing cupboards and outlets… and…
How To Caulk Baseboards
Baseboards are a classy addition to just about any room, providing definition to the walls, and extra detail and depth to the whole appearance. It also provides a useful coverup for the…
Painting Tips – Painting Small Rooms
It’s hard to believe, but in the 1950’s low ceilings and small rooms were in style. Today nothing can hamper a room’s feng shui like cramped space. If you’re running up against this…
Chalkboard Paint And Magnetic Paint
You don’t need to go to that hip coffee house or bistro down the street to see the menu in colorful chalk on the wall. Do it in your own kitchen! Keep your family tuned into YOUR menu…
Interior Painting Tips
Like wine spilled on a new shirt or a rock chip in you new car’s windshield, you are bound to end up with minor wall damage somewhere in your freshly-painted house. Scuffs, dents,…
How To Choose A Paint Brush
The old saying tells us that “a craftsman is only as good as his tools.” While this might not be an absolute and perfect law of nature, it does bear true in many circumstances. When…
How To Clean Up After Interior Painting
Interior painting involves much more than just applying paint to the walls. There is an intense process before-hand, involving selecting paint colors and preparing the area to be…
Do I Need To Use Primer?
When painting your home interior, it can be tempting to skip any unnecessary steps. We also know that in the long run, we’ll be happier with the results if we do the job right. With…
What Color Should I Paint My Ceiling?
Some trends come and go quickly, while others seem so long-lived, we don’t even think of them as trends. White ceilings are a perfect example. For decades, no one seemed to question…
Painting Tips To Keep Your Project Tidy
Painting can be a fun and exciting experience, but the preparation and cleaning can be a pain. With a few simple painting tips, however, your interior or exterior painting can be a…
Renovations For The Elderly Or Disabled
With a tradition of painting going back more than 100 years, A.G. Williams is well known for excellent quality and painting services. What many of our local clients do not realize,…
Should I Paint The Garage Door?
On many homes in New York and Connecticut, the garage door is one of the main features that is visible from the street. Since that is the case, the appearance and condition of your…
How To Choose Exterior Paint Colors
Choosing exterior paint colors for your home can be an intimidating process: Will I like it? Will I be able to sell my house? Will it look good beside the neighbor’s house? There is no…
Can I Paint My Brick Home?
One of the most enduring building materials used here in Connecticut and New York is traditional brick. Maintaining its structure and appearance for decades, it has proven itself very…
Should I Paint Or Stain My Wood Siding?
Wood siding is a classic way to provide both beauty and protection to a home, bringing a warm, traditional feel. In order to preserve the beauty of natural wood, the exterior coating of…