Your house looks fine, so do you really need to repaint? Here’s how high desert weather affects paint and the signs it’s time.

This Black Butte Ranch home went from light tan to a rich dark brown, and we love how it turned out! Thinking about going darker? Here’s our favorite tip.

Ever wonder why paint peels after a paint job? Here’s the prep behind this Bend house’s switch from dark green to Sherwin-Williams Alabaster.

Yes. If you love your house color, keep it. Same-color exterior painting still protects your home from Central Oregon sun and weather.

A deep red exterior in Prineville gets a full repaint in soft coastal blue with crisp white trim. See the before and after, plus what actually goes into a repaint that holds up in Central Oregon's climate.

A faded, chalky exterior gets a fresh coat custom matched to the property's shed, bringing the whole property together while restoring the paint's protection in Central Oregon

This Prineville home had years of sun-worn, cracked siding and a faded deck to match. Here's how a full exterior repaint brought it back to life.

We painted a house in Sunriver last year. The neighbor hired us this year. While she was in the HOA office getting her color match approved, she referred another homeowner who was standing right there. We just finished her house. That's the kind of momentum you can't manufacture!

She'd been living with a color she couldn't stand. Then she found the one she wanted. Virtual Taupe on the body, Black Magic on the trim and doors. See the full before and after from this Bend exterior repaint.

Straight Edge Painting took a worn-out ranch outside Prineville from tired to transformed. Exterior, interior, barn, shop, metal roof, and storage containers. Here's how it came together.

People ask us about color trends almost every week. Our honest answer is always the same. The best color for your home is the one you love. Here is what is trending in 2026, for the curious.

We just wrapped up this walnut stain project in Prineville and honestly it might be one of our favorites. Cedar fence, covered porch, porch ceiling, posts — all of it. Walnut and cedar just belong together. If your exterior wood is looking tired or you're starting fresh, we'd love to talk. Free estimates at straightedgepaintandfinish.com

Not every paint job that looks good on day one holds up a year or two later. Here are the most common exterior painting mistakes we see, what they do to your home, and how to avoid them.

When you hire an experienced exterior painter, you are paying for a lot more than a fresh coat of paint. You are paying for everything they have learned about what makes a finish actually hold up. Here are five of the biggest ones.

Denise knew exactly what she wanted for her Bend rental. Downing Earth on the body, Chopsticks on the trim, and Roycroft Bronze Green on the front door. Here’s how a fresh exterior protects your investment and makes your property feel cared for the second a tenant pulls up.