A fresh coat of paint over those bumps and scrapes on your house is a good idea before the cold weather sets in. But if you don’t do it right, you may find yourself painting the same spot over again next fall.
Cleaning all the painted surfaces is a good idea, but you should at least clean the areas you need to repaint. Once the surface is dry, sand the blemishes, and apply a primer to areas where the bare wood is exposed.
You’ll want a primer that is designed for bare wood in an exterior environment, so that it blocks stains and promotes bonding. As soon as the primer is dry, you’re ready for that topcoat of paint. And after that, a long winter’s nap.
Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.
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