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5 Simple Tips for Exterior House Painting

Saturday, December 12th, 2009

Painting the exterior of your home is undeniably a big job that may seem overwhelming. With a little forethought and planning, however, the task can be fun and rewarding. These five tips will help you achieve the results you desire.

Tip 1: Follow the Rules

There are three main rules when it comes to painting the exterior of your home. First, keep it simple. It is very difficult to achieve a cohesive, professional look when using too many colours. Limit yourself to just three. Second, be careful what you choose to emphasise. Limit contrasting colours to interesting elements and paint gutters and other practical features to blend in. Third, stick with neutral, natural colours. Pastel shades of grey or brown are usually best.

Tip 2: Choose the Look

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Tips For Improving the External Appearance of Your Home

Saturday, December 12th, 2009

Take a look at your home from the road and picture in your mind’s eye how the following will look and enhance your home’s appearance.
Tip #1 – Break up the Roof Line with a Cupola
A cupola will enhance the look of the entire home when viewed from a distance and they are especially good for breaking up a monotonous ridge line, particularly if there is no chimney stack or gable ends in place.
Fitting a cupola need not just be for decorative use either as they can enhance ventilation and lighting indoors. In some instances, a more substantial structure can provide a great vantage point but no matter what style or size you choose, a cupola delivers a traditional and architecturally designed look to any building.
Tip #2 – Fit Window Shutters
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