The other day, I came across on Instagram a friend’s amazing before/after of her freshly painted house. The exterior had ...

W inter is over, people are outside again, and if your home’s exterior has seen better days, now’s the time to fix it.

A fresh coat of paint is a surefire way to enhance your home’s curb appeal and beauty. Some real estate experts estimate that it can increase the value of your house by 2 to 5 percent.

Even a small touch-up exterior paint job can improve your house’s appearance without breaking the bank. You don’t want to walk into a hardware or paint store with vague ideas and no plan in place.