Hester Painting & Decorating

May 7, 2011
SPRING IS THE IDEAL TIME FOR HOMEOWNERS TO INSPECT THEIR HOMES
Hester Painting & Decorating Explains What to Look For

Apr 27, 2011
DECK “DO”s: Get Your Outdoor Space Summer-Ready
Hester Painting & Decorating give their advice for homeowners to get their decks in tip top shape for outdoor entertaining.

Mar 19, 2011
STAGED HOMES MORE MARKETABLE WITH FRESH PAINT
The greater real estate market is uncertain, but homeowners can use staging – the decorating equivalent to putting a best foot forward – to their advantage.

Feb 11, 2011
HESTER PAINTING AND DECORATING HONORED WITH TOP AWARD OF THE PAINTING INDUSTRY
Hester Painting & Decorating impressed The Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) yet again to receive its eleventh Picture it Painted Professional (PIPP) Award.

Nov 11, 2010
PREPARE THE HOME FRONT FOR A COLD FRONT
Tips from Hester Painting & Decorating for homeowners on steps to take before winter strikes

Nov 1, 2010
DELECTABLE HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA FOR HOME COOKS
Hester Painting & Decorating Offers Cabinet-Refinishing Gift Certificates

Oct 29, 2010
COLOR COMBINATIONS TO INSPIRE YOUR FALL
Take Mother Nature's cues for trendiest hues

Oct 7, 2010
WALLCOVERINGS FOR COMMERCIAL SPACES
Hester Commercial Painting Offers Checklist of Key Questions

Jun 15, 2010
HESTER VICE PRESIDENT SPOTLIGHTED IN NATIONAL ADVERTISEMENTS
Jeff Hester Joins Elite Designers and Contractors for National Benjamin Moore Campaign

Apr 9, 2010
NEW LEAD REGULATIONS TO PROTECT HOMEOWNERS
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is implementing new standards to protect homeowners from coming in contact with lead-based toxins when contractors are working in their homes.

Jan 27, 2010
HESTER PAINTING & DECORATING EMPLOYEE
Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) named Nick Pasquale, a 16-year employee of Hester Painting & Decorating, as the 2009 Craftsman of the Year.

Jan 26, 2010
HESTER PRESIDENT ELECTED TO SERVE ON BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE PAINTING AND DECORATING CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA
The Board of Directors of the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America recently announced Steve Hester, president of Skokie-based Hester Painting & Decorating, has been voted to the board by members of the Central Region.

Nov 6, 2009
HESTER PAINTING & DECORATING ENCOURAGES HOMEOWNERS TO PREPARE FOR WINTER
Hester shares these tips to help homeowners prepare and guard against a Midwest winter.

Nov 3, 2009
HESTER PAINTING & DECORATING CUSTOMERS, EMPLOYEES AND FRIENDS HELP RAISE MORE THAN $13,500 TO FIGHT ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
The family owned and operated company, based in Skokie, Ill., has raised a total of $13,640 this fall for the Alzheimer’s Association – the second highest total in the company’s history of support for the association’s annual Memory Walk.

Oct 29, 2009
GREEN, THE COLOR OF EARTH AND MONEY, EXPECTED TO MAKE A STRONG SHOWING IN 2010 PAINT COLOR TRENDS
After last year’s “it” colors of golden ambers, sunny yellows and burnt oranges, color experts say the trend is coming back down to earth in the shades of green.

Oct 29, 2009
HESTER HOME IMPROVEMENT FOR THE HOLIDAYS GIFT CERTIFICATE
Hester Painting & Decorating offers an easy and cost-effective solution: gift certificates for retrofitting the existing stand-alone or built-in cabinetry for a new TV.

Aug 12, 2009
STEPS TO STOP ALZHEIMER’S
Hester Painting & Decorating Dedicates September
to the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk

Jun 12, 2009
Prepping for Outdoor Entertaining: Exterior and Yard Tips for Midwest Homeowners
How to make the most of the season with pointers from the painting and landscaping pros at Hester Painting & Decorating and Scott Byron & Co.

Feb 11, 2009
Hester Painting & Decorating Honored with Top Award of the Painting Industry
Hester Painting & Decorating impressed The Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) yet again to receive its ninth Picture it Painted Professional (PIPP) Award.

Dec 24, 2008
A FRESH COAT OF PAINT BRIGHTENS THE SETTING FOR CHILDREN AND STAFF AT CoACH CARE CENTER IN NAPERVILLE
Hester Painting & Decorating Celebrates 40th anniversary with painting project at facility dedicated to children with serious and ongoing medical concerns

Oct 31, 2008
2009 PAINT COLOR TRENDS INCLUDE A CHEERFUL MIX OF BRIGHTS, GREENS AND BLACK
Hester Painting & Decorating Customers Are Choosing Palettes That Lift Their Moods

Oct 20, 2008
HOME PREPARATION FOR WINTER
Hester Painting & Decorating shares tips on good seasonal preventive maintenance

Oct 2, 2008
HESTER PAINTING & DECORATING WORKS WITH CUSTOMERS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO FUND RESEARCH FOR ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
A collaboration between Hester Painting & Decorating employees and customers generated more than $22,000 last month for the Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter’s many programs offered to Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers of Illinois.

Sep 22, 2008
AFTER THE STORM: HESTER PAINTING & DECORATING OFFERS ADVICE ON TACKLING WALLS DAMAGED BY WATER AND FLOOD
The professionals at Hester Painting & Decorating advocate homeowners address damage issues with the proper diligence to ensure the repairs endure.

Apr 25, 2008
NORTH SHORE RESIDENTS MAKE A DIFFERENCE ONE PAINT CAN AT A TIME
Hester Painting & Decorating served as a drop-off point for North Shore residents to discard old household paint in honor of Earth Day.

Apr 1, 2008
EARTH FRIENDLY EFFORT
HESTER PAINTING & DECORATING
COLLECTS OLD PAINT FOR EARTH DAY RECYCLING

Mar 13, 2008
EXTRAVAGANT WALLS WITHOUT THE PAPER
Hester Painting & Decorating Hand-Paints Luxury for Customers

Mar 8, 2008
FREE SPRING HOME CHECKUP
Hester Painting & Decorating’s Interior Maintenance Program Pinpoints Trouble Spots,
Saving Homeowners Time and Money

Jan 31, 2008
2008 PAINT COLOR TRENDS
Hester Painting & Decorating Customers Are Choosing Bolder, Greener Colors

Jan 8, 2008
PAINT A WONDERFUL CHARITY WITH GENEROSITY
It’s said charity begins at home; this new year, Hester Painting & Decorating makes that doubly true.

Dec 21, 2007
WALL COVERING’S COMEBACK IN BOLD STYLE
Hester Painting & Decorating Sees Paper Installations on Rise

Oct 1, 2007
Hester Painting & Decorating Provides Pointers
Skokie-based Hester Painting & Decorating is now able to provide a full range of colors and many of its specialty faux finishes in low odor, low VOC paints.

Oct 31, 2007
Hester Team Raises Money for Alzheimer's
Hester Painting & Decorating, along with its customers and employees, generated more than $11,800 last month to help fund the Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter

Oct 1, 2007
Hester Goes Green
Hester Painting & Decorating Provides Pointers
For Going “GREEN” with Paints

Sep 28, 2007
Hester Painting & Decorating Becomes a PDCA Accredited Company
PDCA’S (Painting and Decorating Contractors of America) Contractor College announced today that Hester Painting & Decorating of Skokie, IL has successfully earned PDCA Accreditation

Jul 25, 2007
Premier Painting and Faux Finishing Company Expands Nationwide
Hester Painting & Decorating Launches High-End Painting Franchise

May 10, 2007
Exterior Painting Season Begins for Midwest Homeowners
Hester Painting & Decorating Offers Tips For Hiring A Professional Painting Contractor

Apr 24, 2007
Local Company Named World’s Best in Painting and Wallpapering
Hester Painting & Decorating Chosen as Favorite of Top Designers and Architect

Apr 1, 2007
Who’s Who in the Painting Industry
Tom Hester, founder of Skokie-based Hester Painting & Decorating, was recently named top honoree in the Full Service Contractor category of American Painting Contractor Magazine.

Mar 26, 2007
Making Sports Safer for Area Youth
Hester Painting & Decorating Recognizes National Youth Sports Safety Month

Feb 28, 2007
Hester Painting & Decorating Expands With Franchise Launch
Local Painting and Faux Finishing Company Will Offer Exclusive Finishes
and Expertise at Locations Nationwide

Dec 26, 2006
Color Forecast Release
Homeowners Experimenting With Paint Colors
Hester Painting & Decorating and Color Experts Share Trends for 2007

Dec 3, 2006
Winter Tips
Prepare Your Home for Winter.
Hester Painting & Decorating offers tips to preserve your home’s exterior.

Nov 28, 2006
Hester Painting & Decorating, Customers and Employees Raise Awareness of Alzheimer’s Disease
Hester Painting & Decorating kicked off its first annual Alzheimer’s awareness month in September, raising $7,500 to help fund the Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter’s many programs offered to Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers of Illinois.

Aug 22, 2006
Remembering Those With Alzheimer’s
Hester Painting & Decorating Dedicates September to Supporting Alzheimer’s Prevention,
Care and Research Efforts

Mar 29, 2006
Steve Hester Appointed President of Hester Painting & Decorating; Jeff Hester Appointed Vice President
Hester Sons Take Helm of Family Painting Business

Feb 16, 2006
Hester Painting & Decorating Awarded 'Oscars' of the Painting Industry
Honored by the PDCA for its faux finishing and safety precautions

Dec 29, 2005
Be an Informed Homeowner – Know What to Look for When Hiring a Painting Contractor
Hester Decorating Offers Tips and Guidelines

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