It is that time of year in Portland when the leaves are falling and causing problems with our roof, downspouts and gutters.  If you are a homeowner you need to be proactive with these items or they can cost you money that you could be spending on Christmas shopping.  ...

As I returned from my vacation yesterday I looked out my window to find that my entire back yard and decks were covered in leaves from the giant maple tree in my yard.  The last thing I wanted to do was to go outside in the rain and start cleaning up the mess but I...

This year we have made some great additions to our team at Absolute Painting.  Mark Cole has joined our team to help me with sales and project management.  Mark brings over 40 years of experience in the painting field along with many specialty skills that we did not...

Summer is quickly passing us by this year and it will soon be Fall.  Fall is a great time of year to do some work on the exterior of your home before Winter sets in.  In Portland we have to deal with a lot of wet weather in the Fall typically.  With the wet weather...

We recently had the opportunity to paint a beautiful decorative metal fence for a customer in Portland.  The fence was made with a nice black factory finish on it which after a few years had started to fade and rust.  It was starting to look chalky and worn out from...

At Absolute Painting & Power Washing one of the most commonly asked questions we get is why did my last paint job fade so badly?  This is a very common question when it comes to exterior painting.  It usually happens on the south or west facing sides of your home...

The Portland area is blooming with flowers this time of year.  The trees and bushes look amazing and are growing quickly around our homes.  Although these all look amazing they can be very damaging to your home.  At Absolute Painting we often see the damaging effects...

The past few months we have seen a tremendous amount of homeowners getting their homes ready for sale.  It is partially because spring is around the corner and it is that time of year when home sales pick up.  Many homeowners in the Portland area will need to assess...

So it’s time to paint your home and you have no idea what color to choose.  Many homeowners are in the same boat when it comes to picking colors.  Most homeowners in Portland will go to a local paint store such as Sherwin Williams or a large hardware store such as...