What began as a way to share photos of our work outside social media, has become a large, well-organized library of interior painting and ceiling repair projects completed in Western New York between 2024 and 2026. With over 125 case studies and thousands of project photos, The Carrigan Archives documents real-world conditions, challenges, professional repair methods, and the results.
First: Don’t panic! The most important thing you can do is gain control over the situation. That starts by poking a hole in the ceiling and letting the water out. Make sure you have a bucket, a trash can. The goal here is control where the water goes. You may not be able to stop […] read more
We recoating this deck about 3 years ago, the homeowners are selling the house so they asked us to come back to freshen it up. We pressure washed the deck, then lightly sanded the deck and railings with an orbital sander. After which we applied one coat of semi-transparent stain to the deck, railings, and […] read more
When purchasing products for installation in your home, its important to understand that often times those items have a factory finish that is supposed to be later covered by the homeowner or their contractor with their own decorative finishes. Pre-Finished Doors are not Painted Here we have a pre finished door that was never finished. […] read more
Deck Painting Lancaster, NY We stopped painting decks a few years ago due to the inability to get a product that actually lasts longer than 8-12 months. Spend thousands of dollars to have a painter professionally refinish your deck just to have it peal in sheets with in a year is a great way to […] read more
Edit: I have no idea how to remove the ‘read more’ link, which just links back to this page. There were a few surprises with this one. A couple of hard to reach areas proved to be a bit of a challenge to reach safely. In the end, […] read more
Today we pressure washed this home in Lancaster. While vinyl siding is generally maintenance free, it does get dirty and often attracts mold and mildew which can be unsightly. Given the warm weather of summer, it’s a perfect time to get your home washed by Carrigan Painting We also rescued this little guy from the pool […] read more
Exterior house painting in Western New York presents a distinctive set of challenges, though not entirely unique, that are commonly faced along the East Coast of the United States. Painting companies in this region must navigate a variety of environmental and climatic conditions that significantly impact the longevity and appearance of exterior paints. Understanding these […] read more
AGuide to Downsizing for Seniors: Tips and Strategies for a SmoothTransition Photo by Freepik Guest Post By: Laurie Abner – Safe Happy Houses Downsizing can be a liberating and transformative experience for seniors,offering a chance to simplify life, reduce stress, and focus on whattruly matters. Whether you’re moving to a smaller home, aretirement community, or […] read more
In a world of AI created content, when the human element of information disappears into the abyss of forgotten history, when lived experience is flattened to please a faceless algorithm, documentation remembers history. – Dave Carrigan Jr. February 18, 2026. The Carrigan Archives.
