Kirkpatrick Painting

06/14/2025

Apparently I’m posting on my business page for the first time in nearly three years. So I guess business is so good I no longer feel the need to post anything business related …

And today is no different. I’m very happy to say that I was selected a few months ago to run the Chicago Marathon via their lottery system. This is after running last year through one of their many official charities after being denied a spot. I found the experience last year very humbling and rewarding. As a member of Team Determination, I was able to help contribute to the team raising over $2 million for the American Cancer Society from that race alone. So when I was fortunate enough to get back into the marathon this year , I once again asked to be allowed to run for them. And they were kind enough to let me back in.

Whether or not I raised a dime would have no impact on me running Chicago. I already have a guaranteed entry. However, I want to once again use this opportunity to raise money and awareness for such a wonderful cause and do my part to defeat cancer. Attached below is a link to my fundraising page. Any donation would be greatly appreciated!

I’m supporting the American Cancer Society to honor those touched by cancer by raising funds for groundbreaking research. Support me.

12/04/2022

To folks that might wonder if I’ve fallen off the face of the earth, since I haven’t updated this page or answered my work phone in a very long time… I can assure you I am very much alive! And still painting, pressure washing, doing light carpentry…

For years I had hoped to grow my painting business. Finding the work was never an issue, but finding the help - especially good help - has always been an issue. So this year I decided to throw in the towel, admit defeat, and just do things on my own, while giving more attention to other projects important to me, such as my own house!

Attached below are some pictures from my own house. My wife and I purchased it in 2018, but until this year I have put any repairs on the back burner to other projects I had going on. So while I usually highlight other projects I’ve done for the business, here’s something I can take pride in every day when I come home. New windows, siding, trim, paint, etc.

If you are looking for any painting work, pressure washing, light carpentry… please keep me in mind. While I’ve pretty much done away with my work phone, I can still be reached on here or by email.

Also, if you’re wonder how in the world did I manage to do such a great job removing those rotted bay windows, reframing the empty spaces, and hanging new ones, well…the truth is I had some help. Steve Birstler from Birstler Home Improvement is responsible for all that. He is the only contractor I’m ever willing to do work for and the only person I’ve ever trusted to work on my own house. He’s also great for kitchen and bath renovations, if you’re interested: https://www.birstlerhomeimprovementsofva.com