3 Things to Know When Painting Your House

• Long and low houses look best with colors that emphasize vertical elements such as doors and shutters, while tall and narrow homes should contrast horizontal elements like fascias and gutters.

• Before you lay brush to wood, make sure to putty around windows and caulk around trim, outdoor electrical boxes, water faucets and exterior lights for weather protection and professional results.

• When painting the trim on your house, quickly mask doors by folding newspaper around the edges and then closing them.