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House painting can be a time-consuming but rewarding task. If done right, it can completely change the way your house looks, and coincidentally also add value to your home. You can find many sites online where professional painters and builders share their expertise, such as House Painting Guide and Ask the Builder. Here are some of our favorite tips.

• Read the paint can label. The label will let you know what primers work best with the paint, as well as the drying time. It will also tell you to only apply it to a clean surface, which leads to our second tip. Reading the label will also let you check the ingredients. Make sure that the paint contains urethane and acrylic resins.
• Clean thoroughly–by hand. While pressure washing may give the illusion of completely cleaning your home, it’s just that: an illusion. There’s no substitute for hand-washing, even though it takes a little longer. Another benefit: pressure washing runs the risk of injecting water into the walls and causing paint failure. Read the rest of this entry »