Tips for homeowners, business owners, and property managers. Michigan weather, paint selection, maintenance guides, and local resources.






This resources section provides helpful guides, tips, and information for anyone considering a painting project or interested in maintaining their painted surfaces.
Whether you’re planning a DIY project, considering professional painting, or simply curious about best practices, you’ll find useful information here. We also share local resources and recommendations for Metro-Detroit property owners.
By mid-October, exterior painting season in Romeo is winding down. Leaves are piling up along Van Dyke, overnight temperatures keep dipping toward frost, and the...
Thanksgiving lands on November 26 this year. If you’re hosting in Troy, you already know where everyone will spend the day, and it won’t be...
Beverly Hills doesn’t announce itself. The village sits between Birmingham and Southfield along 13 Mile, and most of what makes it worth living in hides...
Two winters. In Metro Detroit, that’s about how long a poorly prepped exterior paint job lasts before the peeling starts, usually on the south side...
Troy homeowners like a plan. School drop-off routes, hockey schedules, Thanksgiving menus: the calendar runs the house. So when the walls need paint, the first...
Between John R and I-75, most of Madison Heights went up in a hurry during the 1950s and 60s, block after block of solid brick...
Download a comprehensive guide for preparing your home or commercial space for painting. Includes protection, furniture moving, and surface prep checklist.
A guide to help you think through color selection, lighting considerations, and coordination with existing décor.
Monthly, seasonal, and annual maintenance tasks to keep your wood deck in excellent condition.
What to expect during the cabinet refinishing process. Includes timeline, protection requirements, and care instructions.
Spring is ideal for exterior work. Learn preparation, timing, and seasonal considerations for spring painting projects.
-Weather stability improving
-Moisture concerns from snowmelt
-Time before summer heat
-Spring maintenance projects
Summer allows outdoor work but presents challenges: heat, humidity, and fast paint drying.
-High temperature impacts
-Humidity effects on paint adhesion
-Sun exposure during application
-Best times for summer painting
Fall is ideal for preparing for winter and addressing maintenance before cold weather.
-Winter preparation
-Seasonal maintenance projects
-Deck preparation for winter
-Exterior protection before winter
Winter presents challenges for painting but some projects can proceed with proper planning.
-Temperature constraints on paint
-Interior painting advantages
-Winter preparation projects
-Spring project planning
Browse our guides and resources, then contact Ellison Painting for professional execution.
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