by Greg Owens | Jun 9, 2021 | Blog, McCarthy Blogs
Lead paint in older homes is a toxic paint used before 1978 that can release harmful lead dust or chips, posing serious health risks especially to children and pregnant women. Do you live in a house that was built before 1978? If you said yes, then it might not be...
by Greg Owens | Jun 8, 2021 | Podcast
De’Shawn Kelly is the Facilities Manager at Homeward Bound of Marin, a community nonprofit working to end homelessness by providing shelter and services for homeless families and individuals in Marin County, California. De’Shawn is a facilities maintenance...
by Greg Owens | Jun 2, 2021 | Blog, McCarthy Blogs
Paint finishes describe the level of sheen in paint, from high gloss to flat, affecting durability, cleanability, and how much surface imperfections show and maintenance over time. When it comes to choosing paint for a structure, it’s not enough to choose a particular...
by Greg Owens | Jun 1, 2021 | Podcast
Tina Vitali is the Facilities and Administration Manager of HomeLight, a real estate tech startup that connects home buyers and sellers to top real estate agents. At HomeLight, Tina works directly with the CEO and Founder to leverage his knowledge of business...
by Greg Owens | May 27, 2021 | Blog
A painting estimate depends on surface size, prep work, paint quality, coats, surface condition, height or access, and labor. These factors together shape the final price. I’ve been painting houses since 1990 and every painting job always starts with an estimate. Now...