Painting - Go With a Pro

If you were to ask any real estate agent what is the single best renovation for the biggest return on money spent the answer would be a quality paint job.

Compared to any other renovation e.g. bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling, deck-building painting is pretty cheap. You can get the whole inside and outside of the home done professionally for less that $5,000. And that includes: advice from a designer to pick the right colors for the size, shape and lighting of the rooms and curb appeal of the exterior.

Professional painters can save you a lot of time and effort:

*They have the right equipment ladders, *scaffolding, drop sheets, painting tools, etc.

*They have insurance

*They can fix problems before they begin moisture, nails, things you can't see.

*They do preparation work cleaning, sanding, repairing the surface

*They clean up

*They know how to paint

Many people like painting and do a good job. However, professionals do it for a living and know that their reputation is on the line. So, if you hire a competent tradesperson he or she will know that business depends a lot on referrals so every job is a showcase. And always get at least 3 estimates detailing everything you want done - clean-up, prep work, type of paint, time-line, etc.