Seasonal Interior and Exterior
House Painting Tips

All homes require ongoing maintenance.

Our seasonal interior and exterior house painting tips will show you what needs to be done and when, in order to keep your investment in the best shape, and your home maintenance costs under control.

Spring

Your house has sheltered you from the rain, cold, winds and snow of the winter - now is the time to pay it back with some TLC:

• Pressure wash the body of the house and gutters to remove debris

• Inspect the exterior of your house and address any damage winter may have caused:
  - Loose, crumbling, missing caulking around doors, windows and trim
  - Peeling, deteriorated paint
  - Cracks in the foundation
  - Soft, rotting wood

Summer

This is a great time to tackle bigger exterior projects:

• Exterior house painting

• Exterior wood staining

• Pressure washing and sealing a deck and fence

• Cleaning or painting a roof

• Installing an epoxy garage floor covering for appearance and easy maintenance

• Carpentry repairs

Fall

Now is the time to prepare your home for winter and protect it from moisture and deterioration:

• Check the condition of the caulking on the interior and exterior of your house to eliminate drafts, water damage and to keep bugs and insects out

• Paint or stain any bare/exposed wood to avoid costly repairs later

• Clean the gutters

• Upgrade your insulation to keep your home comfortable and lower your bills

Winter

This is the season to take care of the interior of your home and take advantage of the lower contractor rates for:

• Interior home painting projects

• Kitchen cabinet refinishing

• Wallpaper hanging and removal

• Installation/repair/removal of popcorn ceilings

• Decorative faux painting finishes

Acting on these interior and exterior home painting tips will help keep your house in great shape in any season. Don't procrastinate when it comes to interior and exterior home painting - preventing problems is much cheaper than correcting them.

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