One of the most challenging aspects of any interior painting project is selecting colors. If you don’t believe it, just take a look at any color swatch gallery and try not to be overwhelmed by the sheer volume and variety of options. The intimidation factor is further compounded by the fact that you have to live with the colors you choose for the next several years. Read more
Diamond Certified Experts: Choosing Paint Colors
Posted on July 12, 2022 by James Florence
Posted in: Painting, Diamond Certified Experts
Tags: consumer tips, painting, paint colors
Diamond Certified Experts: Wood Fence Replacement & Maintenance
Posted on May 17, 2022 by James Florence
A wood fence serves many functions: it creates privacy, increases security, delineates property lines and adds aesthetic beauty to a property. However, even the best wood fences don’t last forever, which is why homeowners should learn about the basics of fence replacement and maintenance. We asked three Diamond Certified Expert Contributors in the fencing industry to share their insights on this topic. Read more
Posted in: Decks and Patios, Diamond Certified Experts
Tags: fencing
Compilation: Expert Tips From the 2022 Diamond Certified Directory
Posted on April 14, 2022 by James Florence
Later this month, we will publish the 2022 Diamond Certified Directory. Issued in nine regional editions, the directory features full-page profiles of Diamond Certified companies throughout the Greater Bay Area. Furthermore, each edition includes a section that features helpful tips provided by owners and managers of local Diamond Certified companies. To give you a sample, we’ve assembled the following compilation of expert tips gathered from the different directory editions in print. Read more
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Diamond Certified Experts: Window Replacement
Posted on March 15, 2022 by James Florence
Having your home’s windows replaced is no simple task, so it’s helpful to gain some knowledge about the process beforehand. To learn more, we’ve asked seven Diamond Certified Expert Contributors in the window industry to provide their insights. Read more
Posted in: Windows, Diamond Certified Experts
Diamond Certified Experts: Sewer Line Diagnosis & Repair
Posted on February 15, 2022 by James Florence
Is your home’s sewer system acting funny? If so, it’s likely a symptom of a larger underlying issue. Fortunately, thanks to innovations in plumbing technology, it’s now easier than ever to diagnose and repair sewer line problems. We talked to eight Diamond Certified Expert Contributors in the plumbing industry to get their insights on this topic. Read more
Posted in: Plumbing, Diamond Certified Experts
Tags: sewer line
Diamond Certified Experts: Auto Maintenance Tips
Posted on January 11, 2022 by James Florence
Maintenance is key to ensuring the long-term health of your vehicle. To gain further knowledge on this topic, we’ve asked six Diamond Certified Expert Contributors in the auto repair industry to share their tips on auto maintenance. Read more
Posted in: Automotive, Diamond Certified Experts
Tags: auto repair, auto maintenance
Diamond Certified Experts: Top Tips of 2021 (Part 2)
Posted on December 23, 2021 by James Florence
Earlier this week, we shared 10 of the top tips that our Diamond Certified Expert Contributors provided in 2021. In this second installment, we’re serving up 10 more bite-size morsels of Helpful Expertise®. Read more
Posted in: Diamond Certified Experts
Tags: expert tips