Homeowner Resources

Practical guides from Albion Contracting — serving Newburyport and the North Shore since 1997.

How to Tell If Your Home Exterior Needs Repainting The warning signs most homeowners miss — and why catching them early saves money. Read more

How to Choose the Right Paint Color for a Victorian Home Period-appropriate color choices for Newburyport's historic and Victorian homes. Read more

What to Expect When Restoring a Historic Home on the North Shore What the process really looks like from assessment through final coat. Read more

Lead Paint and Older Homes: What Newburyport Homeowners Need to Know What Massachusetts law requires — and why your contractor's certification matters. Read more

How to Prepare Your Home's Exterior for Painting The preparation phase makes or breaks a paint job. Here's what it really involves. Read more

Exterior Paint Color Guide for North Shore Homes Benjamin Moore palettes for five architectural styles — interactive guide with swatches. Read more