BLOG
COMMERCIAL PAINTING: THE HUDSON LOFTS
Residents of the recently renovated Hudson Lofts building enjoy exposed historic brick walls and wood beams along with expansive windows. And beautiful painted elements executed by H.J. Holtz &...
HOLTZ SPEAKS AT VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY FAMILY BUSINESS FORUM
Only 12 percent of family businesses survive to a third generation. Only four percent make it to a fourth generation. There are many reasons why a family business doesn’t continue, says Sam Davis...
HISTORIC HOME RENOVATION: CARTER’S GROVE
In the summer of 2014, Tim Leahy, of Kirby Perkins Construction in Newport, R.I., needed a Virginia painter. The project: a full-scale historic home restoration of Carter’s Grove, an...
AIMING FOR BETTER THAN PAR – PAINTING & WALLPAPERING AT INDEPENDENCE GOLF CLUB
H.J. Holtz & Son’s ongoing relationship with Independence Golf Club is a win-win Residential homeowners know that day-to-day living can be hard on a house. Just imagine the effects of 50,000...
CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR OUR DECORATIVE ARTISTS
Even decorative artists need continuing education … and the chance to chat with like-minded individuals. With instruction and inspiration in mind, four H.J. Holtz & Son...
WALLPAPER IN A CLOSET? RENOVATION CREATES SOMETHING SPECIAL
As an interior designer, Suellen Gregory knows the importance of using a house’s space thoughtfully and well. But even for her – a design professional – it can take time to take action. She lived in...
SHARPENING OUR WALLCOVERING SKILLS
Some professionals – accountants, lawyers, doctors – are required to attend continuing education classes yearly, to keep their practices current and top-notch. While the same mandate doesn’t exist...
“STAR WARS” MOVIES INSPIRE BEDROOM PROJECT
It’s a bedroom dream come true. Janet Deskevich’s younger daughter became a “Star Wars” fan after a day-long viewing marathon, a reward for the displacement that occurred when the family’s residence...
BOLLING HAXALL HOUSE MAKEOVER
Sometimes, even a classic space needs an update. Such was the case for the historic Bolling Haxall House at the corner of East Franklin and North Third Streets. Home to The Woman’s Club, a nonprofit...