With the long days of summer it is easy to knock a few things off of your honey-do-list after work or over the weekend. If any of your items involve outdoor painting, there are a few things that you may want to consider first and weather is one of these. Although it may just sound like a good excuse to get out of doing the job, it really may be too hot to paint.
Painting the exterior of your house is no small endeavor. While you will need at least a few days -- and a lot of patience -- in order to tackle this task, there are ways to simplify the process and prevent mistakes along the way.
1. Choose the same type of paint that was previously used.
There are two types of paint that you can use to paint your home's exterior: vinyl paint and alkyd paint.
A large part of owning a home involves maintaining the property and keeping it in good condition. While you may perform certain tasks such as replacing your siding or getting new windows, it's easy to neglect your roof. As long as the roof doesn't leak or start to show extensive signs of wear, you may think that there isn't much you need to do to it. However, it may be a good idea to get a new roof coating.
