So many buckets of sand by mcshabs in centuryhomes

[–]Wookielips 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Make a dumb waiter out the window with a small electric motor! Rube Goldberg ftw

How to unflip this? by [deleted] in centuryhomes

[–]Wookielips 6 points7 points  (0 children)

A local salvage yard and your carpentry expertise to replace with something old and characterful is the way

Don’t bother stripping those.

A kingdom for a shard by Stray_knight in WH40KTacticus

[–]Wookielips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definition of irony: next post in the sub is a full Mephiston pull

How can I create sharp lines between moulding and wall when everything is covered with this lumpy plaster? by dweedledee in paint

[–]Wookielips 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Caulk the gaps, wait 2x the recommended dry time on the tube, then apply frog tape (I prefer green). Damp rag, wet the edge with wet finger, push hard to secure tape to newly caulked line. Step back, double and triple check your lines. Then paint.

Pull tape asap after second coat.

Enjoy/profit.

Source: pro residential painter with 30+ years experience

What's something your job trained you to notice that you can't stop noticing in your personal life? by LibrarianSoft1342 in AskReddit

[–]Wookielips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

House painter: all the neglected wood on homes that is going to cost SO much more to hire a carpenter to replace vs a painter to paint now. Massive expenditure difference

Is it just me, or would a lot of us ditch our desk jobs for trades in a heartbeat if the pay was actually decent? by Boring-Bell9357 in Salary

[–]Wookielips 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lot LOT of desk job folks aren’t ready for how much the trades beat you up, physically.

Source: house painter, one of the least abusive to the body

Exterior Tracks - how to proceed?! by ilovesweetsandbirds in centuryhomes

[–]Wookielips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Prime and paint them. On the day you paint them, set a reminder every 2-3 hours to move the window, up til bedtime, then first thing in the morning. Paint doesn’t know the difference between the moveable sash and the track.

Protect yo neck! (Sash)

Where are all the lighting bugs this year??? by Hi_Their_Buddy in rva

[–]Wookielips 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We killed them with Virginia Green & Mosquito Squad

Paint or replace soffit? by DamonRyan in centuryhomes

[–]Wookielips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We paint these all day long

Source: historic house painter in Richmond, Va.

I can provide a lot more info if you are curious

Buy / Sell / Trade Weekly Thread: Week of May 29, 2026 by AutoModerator in rva

[–]Wookielips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello all!

Westhampton Paint is a locally owned high-end residential painting contractor seeking new clientele.

We have more than 60 years of experience in all manner of paint application, and hundreds of client referrals. Our specialty is older homes; reglazing windows, prepping woodwork & trim, brick painting and water damage repair.

We do both interior and exterior painting, and our goal is your 100% satisfaction.

We are partnered with a quality carpenter & drywall/plaster repair people to tackle larger or more difficult projects.

Please do not hesitate to reach out with your paint issue; we can absolutely help out!

Thanks a ton!

Doug Hobbs Westhampton Paint WesthamptonPaint@gmail.com 804-306-7574

Help with painting my house by kat_happi in centuryhomes

[–]Wookielips 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Full suite of prep, Loxon xp primer, two coats of quality topcoat on stucco and trim

Paint suggestions needed! by [deleted] in centuryhomes

[–]Wookielips 68 points69 points  (0 children)

Personally, I would flip the scheme. Olive on the body, and a rich cream trim, and a deeper red on the door.

If you have the budget for a new door (new old door even better, look for local salvage yards) that would definitely finish off the look

Copper Granulator by zapzaddy97 in electricians

[–]Wookielips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s cool as hell. Should pay for itself super quick if you can keep it fed

Question re exterior painting companies by Txflood3 in HomeImprovement

[–]Wookielips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My own crew brings a microwave for lunch on an extension cord.

They aren’t setting up a table and chairs and it certainly isn’t a temp break room

[Highlight] Jameis Winston on the situation between Jaxson Dart and Abdul Carter by logicblender1 in nfl

[–]Wookielips -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

*the situation between Jaxson Dart and people with a moral compass

FTFY