Bear Mountain Custom Painting Blog

Bear Mountain Painting Mar 12, 2026

How Exterior Paint Color Affects a Home’s Energy Efficiency

Your exterior paint choices matter more than you think - here's the impact of your paint on heating and cooling efficiency.

Bear Mountain Painting Feb 1, 2025

2025 Guide to Garage Renovations – Is a Makeover Worth It?

If you're thinking about remodeling or finishing your garage, read this guide first. We discuss home values, projects to consider, and more.

Bear Mountain Painting Jan 31, 2025

What Home Improvements Increase Home Value in 2025?

Are home additions worth it before putting your house on the market? What about decks, patios, painting and so forth? Learn more here.

Bear Mountain Painting Jan 18, 2025

What’s the Best Type of Siding For Your House? 2025 Shopping Guide

Should you get fiber cement, metal, vinyl, or a different type of siding? What siding increases home value? We answer your questions.

Bear Mountain Painting Jan 19, 2023

Wainscoting vs. Judges Paneling: What’s the Difference?

If you’re new to mold paneling, you’ve likely heard of wainscoting and judges paneling. Here is what you need to know about these molding techniques.

Bear Mountain Painting Dec 20, 2022

The Benefits of Installing Crown Molding At Home

Crown molding is a unique painting technique for a ceiling or wall. Here are the reasons you should be installing crown molding in your home.

Bear Mountain Painting Dec 9, 2022

Things To Consider Before Getting New Siding

If you want to be the rival of your neighborhood, change your cladding. Go with your gut on this one—here are the things to consider before getting new siding.

Bear Mountain Painting Nov 8, 2022

How Paint Trends Have Changed Over the Years

Paint trends come and go all the time, but what exactly holds influence over what’s trendy? Come and learn how paint color trends change over the years.

Bear Mountain Painting Oct 31, 2022

What’s the Difference Between a Carpenter and a Contractor?

You might think carpenters and contractors are the same entity, but they’re not. Here’s the brief distinction between carpenters and contractors.

Bear Mountain Painting Oct 20, 2022

How To Start a Career in Flipping Houses

If this is the day you’ve decided to start a new career in flipping houses, this is the right guide for you. Click here to find out how to become a flipper.

Bear Mountain Painting Oct 14, 2022

How Often Should You Replace Your House’s Siding?

An essential feature of the home’s exterior is its siding. If you’re wondering when you should replace your siding, here’s what you need to know.

Bear Mountain Painting Sep 27, 2022

Things To Consider Before Having Your House Painted

Prior to painting your home, there are some things you must do, like choosing a color. Check out our tips on things to consider before painting.

Bear Mountain Painting Aug 25, 2022

How Do You Know When It’s the Right Time To Buy a House?

When hitting the market, you work with a real estate agent. However, before looking at the housing market, you must ask yourself if you’re ready to buy a home.

Bear Mountain Painting May 20, 2022

How the High Humidity in Georgia Can Damage Your Home

Georgia has plenty of humidity that carries through spring, summer, and fall. Here are the ways high humidity causes severe damage to your Georgia home.

Bear Mountain Painting Apr 28, 2022

How To Choose The Right Paint Color for Your Home Exterior- Four Tips For 2024

Bear Mountain shares four tips for choosing the right exterior paint color. House painting is a big decision - let us help!

Bear Mountain Painting Mar 29, 2022

Exterior House Colors You Should Avoid Using at All Costs

There are some colors you need to steer clear of when repainting the exterior of your home. Here are some colors you should not use or attempt to mix.

Bear Mountain Painting Feb 11, 2022

4 Reasons To Have Curved Windows Installed

Installing new windows can be exhilarating for many homeowners. Here’s why you should have a curved window installed in your home this year.

Bear Mountain Painting Jan 10, 2022

Ways To Eliminate Dry Rot in Your Georgia Home

Many homes come with issues if they’re not taken care of right away. One of the issues you want to remove quickly is dry rot in your Georgia home.

Bear Mountain Painting Dec 2, 2021

Ways to Give the Gift of Home Renovation

Homeowners put off home renovations for many reasons. If you’re looking to gift someone a home renovation for the holidays, here are fun ways to do that.

Bear Mountain Painting Nov 3, 2021

How To Cover Dark Paint With a Lighter Color

After having dark-colored walls for a while, there’s a chance you may want to paint over them. Here’s how to cover dark paint the right way.

Bear Mountain Painting Oct 21, 2021

Mistakes To Avoid When Painting Your House’s Exterior

When it comes to painting the exterior of your home, you need to be aware of the four most common mistakes. Avoid these mistakes to have a good painting day.

Bear Mountain Painting Oct 5, 2021

Steps To Follow When Remodeling Your Kitchen

Remodeling a kitchen is a strenuous process that takes time and patience to complete. Here are a few steps to help along the renovating process.

Bear Mountain Painting Sep 23, 2021

What Happens When You Leave Rotted Wood Unaddressed

Rotted wood can cause severe structural damage that’s irreversible and difficult to maintain. Learn more about this troubling circumstance in this article.

Bear Mountain Painting Sep 9, 2021

How To Paint Wood Siding – 4 Important Tips

Painting your wood siding can improve your home and make it last for years. But what if things go wrong? Here are some tips to help.

Bear Mountain Painting Aug 30, 2021

The Ultimate Guide To Flipping a Historic Home

House flipping is a popular trend that has recently grown worldwide. If you’re a beginner house flipper, use this guide for flipping a historic home.

Bear Mountain Painting Aug 16, 2021

What’s the Best Time of Year to Paint a Home’s Exterior?

Winter, summer, autumn, spring—the four seasons can affect how you go about painting your home’s exterior. Here’s a quick guide for each season.

Bear Mountain Painting Jun 23, 2021

How Heat and Humidity Can Affect Your Painting Project

The summer season is not the only thing that brings unique challenges to your paint jobs. The humidity and temperature that can put a damper on things too.

Bear Mountain Painting Apr 12, 2021

The Different Types of Window Damage

Windows have the most direct exposure to the elements. Discover the different types of window damage and what they mean for your home’s functionality.

Bear Mountain Painting Dec 16, 2020

Understanding How Home Paint Is Made

We use paint products every day—yet few of us know what’s in them. Read on to understand how home paint is made and learn what materials go into this mixture.

Bear Mountain Painting Nov 24, 2020

Can You Paint Your Home’s Exterior During Winter? Our Guide

Your project plans don’t need to be placed on hold just because of the cold weather. Read this guide for more details.

Bear Mountain Painting Aug 11, 2020

Home Improvements to Complete Before Your Move-In Date

Here's our guide to projects that should be done prior to your move-in date, and those that can wait! Call Bear Mountain in North GA for Help.

Bear Mountain Painting Jul 31, 2020

The Different Types of Residential Brick

Believe it or not, there’s more than one type of crafted brick. Discover the different types of residential brick and what benefits they each bring to a home.

Bear Mountain Painting May 22, 2020

The Benefits of Brick Painting on Your Home

There are many ways to update your brick, but painting is best. Discover the benefits of brick painting and why it’s the best decision for your home.

Bear Mountain Painting Apr 28, 2020

Signs of a Bad Interior Paint Job (and How to Spot Them Early)

Did you get a bad or lazy interior paint job? Here's what to look for -- and how to keep an eye on your painting company.

Bear Mountain Painting Apr 23, 2020

Common Household Problems to Avoid

Homes have a lot of working components that can break down and cause problems. Discover some common household problems to avoid, and learn how to fix them.