Things You'll Need:
- Exterior paint or stain
- 16 penny nails
- Electric or manual hand sander
- Exterior caulk
- Exterior primer
- Nylon paintbrush
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Step 1
Walk around the outside of your home, giving it a critical inspection. Look especially for warped, damaged or loose boards, popped or missing nails and peeling paint.
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Step 2
Decide whether you'll be repainting your home in its existing colors or using new colors. Choose a high-quality exterior paint or stain with a warranty like Sherwin-Williams' Superpaint or Pratt and Lambert's Accolade. If you're having trouble pairing new colors the associates in these stores should be able to help.
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Step 3
Replace any warped or damaged boards using 16 penny nails. Re-nail any popped or missing nails.
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Step 4
Sand peeling paint using a small electric or manual hand sander. This will make your new paint job look at lot more smooth and professional.
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Step 5
Use caulk to seal around windows. With properly sealed windows you should notice a savings in your heating and cooling bills.
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Step 6
Prime your home with a specially formulated exterior primer. Primers seal porous surfaces and level uneven areas to give your final coat a more uniform look. Choose a high-quality 3" to 4" paintbrush with nylon bristles.
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Step 7
Paint your home. Dip your paintbrush two or three inches into the paint. Tap your brush on the side of the paint can to shake off any excess paint. Paint, using broad, steady strokes with your paintbrush.
Comments
devinewisdom said
on 7/18/2009 This sounds easy. Can't wait to try. Thanks for sharing. 5*s and recommended!
xrayness said
on 7/18/2009 Thanks for sharing, Megan. You have quite a talent for writing article. (I guess that's why you're on the front page of eHow today.)
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on 7/18/2009 Great job, very helpful ideas.
vikki9 said
on 7/18/2009 A machine that sprays paint might be helpful for a job this size. Thank you.
haileyerickson said
on 7/18/2009 Making changes such as the ones you suggested are great ways to help raise the value of your home and help sell a home quicker! Great article!