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What Kind of Painting Do You Do?

There is often a pleasant laugh when the answer is "Well, we'll paint your shoes if you stand still long enough." But every once in a while we stumble on a nice story... This small ranch …

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The BBB - Maybe Not AAA

Here's an inside look at the old-time consumer "watchdog" agency, the Better Business Bureau. We're pleased to belong to the BBB and happy to have an A+ rating, but some have had a …

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Why are Exterior Paint Colors Important?

Here is this year's final exterior color update from Kansas City's best color consultant - Diane Stewart at Color Sense Consulting. We routinely hear high praise from customers that have worked with …

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What's A Warranty Worth?

Peeling paint is a possible warranty situation. What kind of company will stand behind their work? Believe it or not, some homeowners have hired crummy contractors - the kind you have no confidence …

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Tips For Painting Trim

Trim color, especially for interiors, often defaults to a generic "white". Color consultant Diane Stewart with Color Sense Consulting explains very clearly why there's more to it than meets …

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Nice Painting Review!

This was a review of the painting work we did for a new homeowner. Realtors had a very involved deal and rainy weather made this a bit of a challenge but the rain eventually stopped, the exterior …

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Crestwood in the News!

"How much time do you have?" was the answer when a TV reporter asked for a comment on the effect weather has had on our business. Lindsay Shively (KSHB Fox 41 News) called at 10am, I was in …

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How Paint and Roof Colors Work Together

Roof color can be a factor when choosing paint colors. Roof colors (foundations too) affect paint color choices. Color expert Diane Stewart atColor Sense Consulting gives her take on how to tackle …

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Price, Service & Sketchy Dudes

Some painters are best qualified for someone else's project. Several factors should be considered when hiring a contractor. The type and quality of painter that will work on your project is right at …

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Best Bedroom Colors

Bedrooms can be either a relaxing refuge or a nondescript place to hang your clothes - I choose relaxing refuge. Here's my favorite color consultant Diane Stewart at Color Sense Consulting: Your …