PAINT.REFINISH.SEALCOAT.
& everything on the side.
On The Side Painting LLC is Brooke Krause's one-woman powerhouse for residential painting, furniture refinishing, driveway sealcoating, accent walls, cleanouts, and handywoman work — serving the Fox Valley and beyond.
Six trades.one Brooke.
Every project gets the same promise: honest pricing, obsessive prep, and a spotless finish. Pick your chapter.
Driveway Sealcoating
Fresh, jet-black protection for your asphalt. I clean, fill cracks, and hand-apply premium sealer so your driveway survives Wisconsin winters and looks brand new.
- Crack filling & edge detailing
- Oil-spot priming & deep clean prep
- Deep black, curb-appeal finish
Residential Painting
Interior and exterior painting with crisp lines and zero mess left behind. From single rooms to full exteriors, every surface gets proper prep and premium paint.
- Interior rooms, trim & ceilings
- Exterior siding, doors & shutters
- Full prep: patch, sand, prime
Before
AfterHouse Exterior
Before
AfterDeck Staining
Before
AfterLiving Room
Before
AfterSitting Room
Furniture & Cabinet Refinishing
That dated golden-oak kitchen? Grandma's worn dresser? I strip, sand, prime, and finish them into pieces you actually want to show off — factory-smooth cabinet coatings and chalk-painted furniture in colors with personality.
- Kitchen cabinet painting & refinishing
- Chalk, enamel & custom furniture color
- Stripping, sanding, staining & antique care
Chalk-Painted Buffet
Kitchen Cabinet Refinish
Accent Walls & Plastering
One wall can change a whole room. Bold color blocks, decorative plaster texture, limewash looks — a designer focal point without the designer invoice.
- Bold color & two-tone walls
- Decorative plaster & texture
- Limewash & specialty finishes
Property Cleanouts
Garages, basements, estates, and rental turnovers. I haul, sort, and leave the space broom-clean — ready for sale, rent, or a fresh start.
- Garage & basement cleanouts
- Estate & moving cleanouts
- Rental turnover prep
Handywoman Work
The to-do list that never gets done? Done. Drywall patches, caulk, hardware, shelves, touch-ups, and all the small fixes around the house.
- Drywall repair & touch-ups
- Caulking, hardware & shelving
- Odd jobs, done right
DrivewaySealcoating
Fresh-laid black, sealed tight for winter.
Summer and fall slots fill fast. Get on the schedule now and your asphalt gets a deep clean, crack repair, and a hand-applied coat of premium sealer — protected before the first frost.
Crack Filling
Cracks cleaned and filled before a drop of sealer touches your drive.
Winter Defense
A barrier against freeze-thaw cycles, road salt, and Wisconsin weather.
Instant Curb Appeal
That deep, fresh-laid black that makes the whole property look sharp.
Brooke Krause
Owner & Operator
Hi, I'm Brooke.I do it on the side —like it's my main job.
What started as helping neighbors with weekend projects became On The Side Painting LLC — a woman-owned, one-operator shop where quality is personal. I quote it, I prep it, I paint it, I seal it, I haul it. No crews you've never met, no surprises on the invoice. Just careful, colorful work across Northeast Wisconsin.
Obsessive Prep
90% of a great finish is what happens before the brush ever dips.
Spotless Sites
Drop cloths down, vacuum out. Your home stays livable the whole way.
Clear Timelines
You know when I start, when I finish, and what happens each day.
One Point of Contact
The person who quotes your job is the person who does your job. Me.
NortheastWisconsin
Based in the Fox Valley and on the road across the region. Within roughly 40 miles, there's no trip charge — and I'll always tell you straight if a job is out of range.
Don't see your town? Call anyway+ all surrounding Fox Valley communities
Questions, answered.
What Northeast Wisconsin homeowners ask me most.
It depends on your driveway's size and condition, but sealcoating costs a small fraction of repaving. Every quote starts with a free look at your asphalt — call (920) 461-2873 and I'll give you an honest number with no obligation.
Let's talkabout your project.
Tell me what you're dreaming up — or dreading — and I'll call you back with a straight answer and a fair price. No pressure, no obligation.
(920) 461-2873Mon–Sat, 8am–6pm.
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