
Just like inside, one of the easiest ways to update your home's curb appeal is by giving your exterior a fresh coat of paint. But unlike inside, an exterior paint refresh takes a little more planning and preparation than you might think, and there are countless exterior paint mistakes that are only too easy to make.
"That's because the exterior of a house is exposed to the elements all year round, often experiencing extremes of temperatures and conditions, from hot summer sunshine through the winter cold and rain," explains Helen Shaw, a color expert at Benjamin Moore.