In our industry, we get the pleasure and opportunity of working with incredible, talented people. Tera Janelle of Tera Janelle Design is one of them. A native of Wisconsin, Tera grew up around construction and, from a young age, developed a passion for functional, beautiful aesthetics—a passion she’s cultivated and utilized in her interior designRead More
How to find the right type of painter’s tape
While painting is easy if you have the right tools and the right help ahead of time, there are certain mistakes that you could make that could make your job more difficult than it should be or not deliver the best end result. If you don’t properly mask the surfaces that you don’t want painted,Read More
The Types of Paint Sheens and What is Best for Your Home
The best rule of thumb you will ever hear for paint sheen or finishes: The higher the sheen, the more durable your paint will be. Sheen refers to the level of shine. As you’re picking out paint finishes for your home or business, keep this rule of thumb in mind and it will guide youRead More
How to Prepare for Deck Stain and Apply the Stain Correctly
The summer months mean lots of barbecues and time spent outside. What it also means is a lot of wear and tear on your deck. This summer, consider updating the stain on your deck with these tips on how to prepare for deck stain and apply the stain correctly. How to prepare a deck forRead More
A Peek Inside: The Morris Manor
As you drive past fields and endless rows of trees in Gladys, Virginia, you may begin to think you are lost. But one left turn and a short drive down a dead end street, and you will find that you are, in fact, home. Katrina and Scott Morris, owners of The Morris Manor, purchased aRead More
Want to amp up your decor? Make these 5 changes.
Everybody needs an update once in awhile. Just like we rejuvenate our wardrobe throughout the years, our homes need a little TLC from time to time as well. Here are five ways you can spruce up your home. Choose a Color Scheme for Your Living Space Creating a color scheme is more than justRead More
How to Prepare for a Paint or Stain Match
At James T. Davis, we have complete lines of interior and exterior paints, as well as stains, specialty paints and primers. But, did you know that we can also match paint to fit any existing paint or stain surface? Our process for matching paint or stain is simple, but thorough. We run the desired colorRead More
A Peek Inside: Victoria Bartholomew’s Historic Home
If you venture just a few minutes from the beaten path of downtown Lynchburg, you’ll find yourself transported to another world and era entirely. Washington Street is where locals can get a glimpse of what Lynchburg may have looked like in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The street immediately brings to mind Victorian eraRead More
