Home Inspector: 3 tips before you paint

paint house 33 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.