Oil-Based vs. Latex Primer for Older Homes in Manitou Springs
If you own an older home in Manitou Springs and you’re planning a painting project, the primer question comes up differently than it does in newer construction. At Simplify Painting, we provide professional residential interior and exterior painting services throughout the Colorado Springs area, including Manitou Springs, Old Colorado City, Cascade, Broadmoor, and Old North […]
What Causes Mold and Mildew Stains on Manitou Springs Homes?
At Simplify Painting, we provide professional residential interior and exterior painting services throughout Colorado Springs, including Manitou Springs, Old Colorado City, Cascade, Broadmoor, and Rockrimmon. Mold and mildew are common on Manitou Springs homes because the canyon environment can create more shade, moisture, and limited airflow than other parts of the area. This guide explains […]
Common Stucco Problems in Fountain and What Causes Them
Stucco is a common exterior finish on homes throughout Fountain, but when cracks, stains, or peeling paint appear, it isn’t always obvious what the problem means. Simplify Painting provides professional residential interior and exterior painting services for homeowners throughout Colorado Springs and surrounding communities, including Fountain, Security-Widefield, Pueblo West, Briargate, and Wolf Ranch. Because stucco […]
Painting Stucco in Banning Lewis Ranch: From Preparation to Final Coat
Today we’re looking at what actually goes into painting a stucco exterior properly, since stucco behaves nothing like the vinyl or fiber cement siding most painting advice online is written for. At Simplify Painting, we provide professional interior and exterior painting services to homeowners across Colorado Springs, including Banning Lewis Ranch, Stetson Hills, and the […]
How Do We Help With HOA Approvals in Security-Widefield? A Homeowner’s 2026 Guide
Today we’re looking at how HOA color approval actually works for homeowners in Security-Widefield and where it tends to slow projects down. At Simplify Painting, we provide professional interior and exterior painting services to homeowners across Colorado Springs, including Security-Widefield, Fountain, and the neighborhoods surrounding Fort Carson. If you’ve picked a color for your exterior […]
Best Time to Paint Your Home’s Exterior in Wolf Ranch, Colorado Springs: A Month-by-Month Guide
Today we’re talking about choosing exterior paint colors for two very different Colorado Springs neighborhoods. At Simplify Painting, we provide professional residential interior and exterior painting services to homeowners across Colorado Springs, including The Broadmoor, Banning Lewis Ranch, Flying Horse, and Briargate. If you’re staring at paint swatches and feeling completely overwhelmed, you’re not alone. […]
The Best Time of Year to Paint the Exterior of Your House in Colorado Springs
You’ve been thinking about painting the exterior for a while. Maybe the color is dated, maybe you’re seeing fading on the south side, maybe you finally got that HOA notice. Whatever the reason, you’re ready, and now you’re wondering whether to move forward now or wait for a better time of year. It’s a reasonable […]
Colorado’s Climate and Your Paint Job: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know
If you’ve lived in Colorado Springs for more than a year, you already know the weather here doesn’t play by normal rules. You can have a 70-degree afternoon in January, a hailstorm in May, and UV exposure that would embarrass most desert climates, all before summer officially starts. For homeowners, that’s interesting weather trivia. For […]
Exterior House Painting Cost in Colorado Springs: What to Expect in 2026
You’ve been watching your exterior paint fade for a season or two. Maybe the south-facing wall is chalking. Maybe there’s peeling around the trim. Maybe you just want a fresh color and you’re finally ready to do something about it. The question sitting at the top of your mind before you call a single contractor […]
Too Cold to Paint in Woodland Park? Here’s How to Time Your Paint Job Right
Today we are looking at a question we get more often from Woodland Park homeowners than almost anywhere else we work. At Simplify Painting, we provide professional residential interior and exterior painting services to homeowners across Colorado Springs, including Woodland Park, Monument, and Black Forest. If you live in Woodland Park, you already know your […]