Vicinity Magazine sat down with founder Ty Monk to learn about the business and how the company gives back to the community it serves. Ty Monk started Monk’s Painting in 2007. It was a small, focused operation offering just interior and exterior painting. Based on customer demand, Ty brought on more tradesmen and expanded services to carpentry, flooring and small remodels. Sixteen years later, alongside his brother Trevor, and good friend, Steve Brink, Monk’s Home Improvements is a full-service home improvement and remodeling company. Additionally, Monk’s offers its customers two showroo ..read more

The sun is out. The kids are home. Before heading to the beach, spend a little time getting your home ready for the season. Some maintenance needs are obvious like cleaning your grill and getting your AC serviced. However, there are some to-dos you may not have considered. The Monk brothers have put together a list of easy repairs and improvements for your summer home maintenance.  SUmmer Home Maintenance Tips Inspect outdoor play equipment. Make sure your kids (and all those neighborhood kids) are safe. Reinforce and tighten bolts. Wooden structures may need to be re-stained, resea ..read more

When the snow and cold weather hit, there are a few key things to do to keep your home from suffering any weather-related damage. Here are ten winter maintenance to-dos for the interior and exterior of your home. Regular maintenance will save you from costly repairs when Spring arrives. Check your fireplace: Make sure your chimney is cleaned before the winter season. Keeping it clean can prevent a potential fire from occurring in your home. Clean your gutters: Clogged gutters can lead to exterior and interior wall damage, and foundation damage to your home. Prepare your winter storm ki ..read more

MODERN NEUTRAL BATHROOMS Neutral bathrooms have been the style for some time now, and we don’t see that changing anytime soon. A neutral bathroom is better for resale. You can add pops of color through wall color, towels, or decor. These items can be easily and inexpensively updated to evolve with the latest color trends. Here we’ve gathered a bunch of neutral bathroom remodeling projects we’ve completed.  We hope these bathrooms in a neutral color palatte will provide ideas and inspiration. Black and White Bathrooms This is a classic look that is back in style. We’ve designed black and w ..read more

Before starting any home improvement project, getting a couple of estimates is typically a good first step. However, with a large remodeling project such as a kitchen remodel, a little more research is usually needed. This large project requires a budget in order to keep costs in check. A general benchmark is to spend between 5 and 15 percent of your home’s total value on your kitchen remodel. This is based on recuperating the cost of a kitchen remodel during a home sale. Start by asking yourself a few questions that will help determine the overall budget. Do you want to c ..read more

Frequent Painting Questions At Monk’s, we take every precaution to ensure a successful project. When it comes to exterior painting, we pay special attention to the weather. Weather doesn’t always cooperate and every year the seasons are different. The most common questions we have about exterior painting and the weather are below. “When do you stop painting outside?” “How late in the season can you paint? “When is it too cold to paint outside?” There isn’t a specific day on the calendar when we stop painting outside.  Once it starts freezing overnight on a regular basis, we st ..read more

Now that the snow has melted it’s time to get outside. Assess your home for any winter weather damage or wear. The Monk brothers have put together a list of easy repairs, improvements, and planning considerations for your spring home maintenance.  Spring Home Maintenance Tips Keep trees and bushes trimmed at least 6 inches away from your house to help prevent mildew and peeling paint. If you have a deck that needs sealing, you’ll need to wait until after the oak tree pollen is done falling and the morning dew has stopped. Schedule your work after Memorial Day. Install screens o ..read more

New home buyers often want to paint their new home and refinish their floors before they move in. We specialize in renovating homes within 14 days of the closing so that you can move into your new home without having to live through the renovation process. For a normal house, we can usually guarantee a 14-day completion date for these types of renovations: Paint the interior – even the whole house if desired Refinish the hardwood floors and/or install new engineered floors Install new tile backsplash Replace the tile in your bathroom Install crown molding and wainscoting Replace exterior or i ..read more

Painting House Exteriors in Spring Want to know when we can start painting your home’s exterior? First, the home must be free from snow in order to give you an accurate estimate. This will allow us access and view of your complete exterior. Once the snow has melted and we’ve provided you with an estimate, we are still dependent upon the weather. To begin painting outside, the overnight temperatures need to consistently be above 35 degrees Fahrenheit at a minimum. The overnight temperatures must not vary too much from the daytime temps. That is because dew can cause paint adhesion problems ..read more

Monk’s Will Get Your New Home Move-In Ready They say the perfect home doesn’t exist, but if you can find the perfect location, Monk’s can take care of the rest. We can get your new house ready for you by move-in day so you can unpack and enjoy. Common New Home Updates Most new homeowners would like to change at least a couple of things about their new home. After all, people have different styles and color preferences. Oftentimes, new homeowners want to remove dated wallpaper and repaint a few rooms to colors that suit them. Additionally, those sought-after hardwood floors sometimes need ..read more