Harbor Painting, Plastering, and Wallpaper Blog

Edwin Rivera

Co-owner of Harbor Paints

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BUYER BEWARE! What to Look For When Hiring a Painter

Tue, Feb 17, 2026 @ 18:02 PM / by Edwin Rivera posted in hiring a painter, Brighten up your home, painting contractor, exterior house painting, interior house painting, Interior painting, house painting estimate, Cold Spring Harbor Painter

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I see a lot of people asking for contractor recommendations, and I also see plenty of contractors advertising their services. I’m writing this because I’ve personally seen far too many homeowners get taken advantage of by dishonest or unqualified people. As a licensed and insured Home Improvement Contractor in Suffolk County, I want to share some basic information that every homeowner should know before hiring anyone.

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Why Waterproofing Your Brick Matters.

Fri, Mar 7, 2025 @ 09:03 AM / by Edwin Rivera posted in Brighten up your home, exterior house painting

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 Spring is here, and while many homeowners are focused on freshening up their landscaping or power-washing their decks, one critical aspect of home maintenance often goes overlooked—waterproofing your brick exterior.  
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Wallpaper vs Accent Walls: The 2025 Trend Homeowners Are Embracing

Tue, Feb 11, 2025 @ 09:02 AM / by Edwin Rivera posted in Brighten up your home, painting contractor, house painting estimate

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In 2025, homeowners are increasingly moving away from traditional painted accent walls in favor of wallpaper. This shift is driven by wallpaper’s ability to offer intricate patterns, textures, and a high-end aesthetic that paint alone cannot achieve.  

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What Does It Really Cost To Paint My Home?

Fri, Jan 24, 2025 @ 22:01 PM / by Edwin Rivera posted in find painters, exterior house painting

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Painting Azek Trim - Yes or No?

Sun, Aug 1, 2010 @ 16:08 PM / by Edwin Rivera posted in painting azek, painting azek trim

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Should I paint the Azek trim on my house?  It's a common question today.  In the past exterior trim was made of wood (typically pine) that was subject to rot, insects, and maintenance painting every few years.  Contractors have been specifying to homeowners and property owners PVC trim more and more with Azek as the leading choice.  Azek is a very good product that is impervious to moisture and insects but it is more expensive.  To keep the additional cost of the trim material in the project budget, some contractors are "selling" homeowners on the idea you don't have to paint azek.  Homeowners appreciate saving the expense on paint, but are often suprised a couple of years later when there home looks like it needs to be painted.

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