The summertime is a great excuse to start fresh and enhance your home with that much needed makeover. However, many summer home renovations can take weeks and sometimes months to complete. What you need are some quick summer DIY projects that won’t cost an entire month’s salary.
According to Fortune Builders, touching up your home’s exterior paint takes less time than you think and has a potentially massive impact. It’s surprising what a little paint can do for the appearance of a home — and its value. The average cost to spruce up the exterior of a home by repainting is approximately $2,000, while the average return on resale is 90 percent.
If you decide to hire a professional painter rather than do it yourself, be sure they are a lead-safe certified contractor. While you won’t be fined if you do the job yourself, contractors must follow safety guidelines and therefore are subject to fines. For people planning to paint a home that was built before 1978, visit the EPA website for more information.
Tips: When painting your home, be sure to use warm and inviting colors. For most homeowners, the most popular choice of paint color is Taupe, but you’re always welcome to paint to the beat of your own drummer.
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