The benefits of properly preparing your exterior surfaces before painting extend far beyond the purely aesthetic. Making sure to follow certain guidelines before painting your home’s exterior can add both value to your property and years to the life of your new paint job. Since most paint failures result from inadequate surface preparation, don’t skimp on this crucial step just because it takes extra time and effort! Preparation procedures vary depending on the type of project and the surface/s to be painted. Here, we’ll detail the best practices for preparing the exterior of a standard Ohio, wood-sided home prior to painting.

The right choice of colors and finishes can maximize a home’s natural lighting, making a room feel brighter and its inhabitants happier. Surprisingly, these emotion-evoking interior design elements aren’t always (or even mostly) found on the walls! Yes, the color of your walls is important - a key player in your light maximizing game, in fact. But, more than half of these tips to maximize natural light in your home have to do with colors and finishes found elsewhere besides a room’s four walls!

Color psychology is one of the best kept secrets of real estate professionals. In fact, the color used to paint both the interior and the exterior of the house influences potential buyers on a deep subliminal level. The right color will attract well-qualified buyers and lead to a higher sale price, which is what it’s all about at the end of the day—your seller’s net proceeds.