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When Your Designer Specifies the Painter: What to Expect
Your interior designer just handed you a name. Not a list of three contractors to compare. Not a suggestion to search online. One name, one phone number, one company. If you have been referred to an...
Limewash: a Versatile Option for Dimension, Visual Appeal
Limewash is having a moment. Favored by the ancient Romans and Greeks for its protective qualities, modern homeowners are embracing the simple elegance offered by a finish that is natural,...
Carpentry Division Continues To Expand With New Personnel, Offerings
With a dedicated leader and a team that continues to add skilled members, the H.J. Holtz & Son carpentry division is building on past success to reach a new level of service that matches the...
Painting a Historic Home in Richmond: What Actually Changes
If you own a pre-war home in The Fan, Church Hill, or Windsor Farms, you have probably noticed that painting estimates for your house look nothing like estimates for newer construction in Short Pump...
How to Verify a Painting Contractor’s License and Insurance in Virginia
You have estimates from two or three painting contractors. They all say they are licensed and insured. Before you sign anything, take five minutes to verify those claims yourself. A licensed...
Holtz Helps With All Aspects of House Project
H.J. Holtz & Son might be known primarily as a company that offers painting, wallpaper, and carpentry services, but the company can also facilitate other home renovation needs as one new partner...
Restoring Original Wood Windows in a Richmond Home
If your Richmond home was built before 1950, there is a good chance it still has its original wood windows. Those windows represent more than glass and frame. They were built from old-growth lumber...
Wallpaper estimating: A game of numbers
Wallpaper adds personality to any room. Simple, quiet patterns provide a subtle backdrop for furniture, draperies, and art. Bold designs grab attention and add zip to a simple space. When added to...
Maintaining a Grand Dame
Holtz team paints, restores Belle Grove Plantation in King George County Michelle Darnell’s goal was always to have a home with a history. In 2013, she and her husband, Brett, found just the place:...