The First Step in Successful Home Maintenance  is pressure cleaning by John Neill Painting & Decorating! Pressure cleaning is the most effective way to remove all forms of residue from the exterior of your home. It is also the least expensive way to prolong the life of your paint job. A thorough pressure cleaning is…
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We usually don’t “talk shop” at our weekly family dinner, but last week my father had missed a few days due to a cold. When we sat down to eat, he asked me how everything was at the office and if there was anything he needed to be brought up to speed about. I gave…
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When preparing for the US Open at the Merion Golf Club in 2013, they turned to John Neill Painting & Decorating for all their painting needs! For all of the golf lovers out there, you probably already know that the Merion Golf Club will be hosting the prestigious U.S. Open in 2013. In preparation for…
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National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day is Always March 29th. National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day celebrates small business owners. These individuals spend countless hours nurturing and growing their young enterprises. The workload demands, and lack of a hired staff, often translates into long and late hours, and many missed family and personal…
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During a recent trip to Phoenix, Az for a painting convention, I chose to use my few free hours on Sunday afternoon to visit Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright’s final residence. I knew a bit about him upon my arrival, but was astounded by the details of his life and career as recounted by an…
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The Pantone 2012 Color of the Year is Tangerine Tango. Tangerine Tango Growing steadily in popularity over the past few years, a sophisticated reddish-orange has finally taken it’s place in the spotlight. The 2012 Color Forecast also contains some lovely neutrals that will help set the backdrop for versatile rooms that can be refreshed by…
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The beginning of Trevor’s Place in Philadelphia started on a cold December night in 1983, 11-year-old Trevor Ferrell saw a TV newscast about people living on the streets. Those images stirred a compassion deep within Trevor and he pleaded with his parents to take him to downtown Philadelphia so he could give his blanket and…
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We are proud to be a sponsor of one of the most well-known and longest running summer leagues in the Main Line area, the Narberth Boys Basketball League. This season, my youngest son, Sulaiman Neill, is the head coach of the John Neill Painting Junior League team, and we are all looking forward to an…
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Are you thinking of putting your house on the market this spring? If so, there are a few things you should be aware of if you’d like to get the maximum value possible for your home. Because of the real estate crash that accompanied the crash in the economy, buyers now have the upper hand,…
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Our first vendor showcase at The Old House Fair was a great success. Stationed between the “Save a Tree” booth and “Philadelphia Soapstone” (who had a gorgeous kitchen counter on display), we had lots of visitors. Thanks to the handful of customers who came by to say hi, and to everyone else that stopped and…
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