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Guides from Castillo Custom Painting
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.

October 6, 2026 · 4 min read
Doors and Trim: The Small Jobs That Change How a House Looks
You do not always need a whole-house repaint to make a home look cared for; sometimes the doors and trim do most of the work.

October 6, 2026 · 3 min read
Cabinet Staining vs Replacing: What Makes Sense for Your Kitchen
If your cabinet boxes are sound, a new finish can change the whole room for a fraction of the cost of tearing them out.

October 6, 2026 · 4 min read
Choosing Exterior Paint Colors You Will Not Regret
Color is the part of a paint job people worry about most, and the part that is easiest to get right with a few simple habits.

October 6, 2026 · 4 min read
When and How to Re-Stain a Log Home, Deck or Fence
Wood stain works differently from paint, and so does the schedule for redoing it, so here is what we look for and what the work involves.

October 6, 2026 · 4 min read
How Often Should You Repaint Your House Exterior in Yakima?
Our honest answer on repainting timelines in the Yakima Valley, plus the signs that tell you the paint has stopped protecting the house.