How Valuable is YOUR time?

   A good rule of thumb is to update your home every 5 years, and painting is one of the cheapest ways to do so. Painting the exterior of your home gives you the biggest bang for your buck, boosts curb appeal and creates a clean, inviting feel for the home. It is the easiest way to create the ever important positive first impression of your home. Sounds easy enough right? Grab a few gallons of paint, a ladder, some old clothes and off you go- your home has a new wardrobe in a matter of no time. WRONG!
   If only it were that easy~one of the biggest misconceptions for painting is how long it will take to complete the entire project, correctly. Take into consideration your already busy life-do you really have the time, or desire to prep and paint your home? Ever heard the saying, "Next time, save yourself the time, and hire a professional?" Professionals are called that for a reason- they've got the know-how that you and I don't. Painting can be surprisingly dangerous- with the high ladders and sometimes hazardous materials, is this a risk you are willing to take? Professionals have been trained to deal with the hazards of painting your home, so let them. On top of the time it takes and the possible risks, can you, the average do it yourselfer, compare to the quality a trained professional can? There is nothing more expensive than cheap paint, or a cheap paint job.