10 May 1, 2015 Spring Home Improvement LINCOLN DAILY NEWS.com
There are any number of local businesses
that sell painting supplies. For that rough
worn spot on the porch or front door, a
paint scraper, a little sandpaper, and some
paint will patch the bad spot and give your
home a better-kept look. Be aware though,
you may be opening a Pandora’s Box.
When the repair is done, it may make the
rest of the porch rail or entry look drab.
So, go into this project with the idea that
you may be better off to put a fresh coat
of paint all over as opposed to repairing a
bald spot.
While keeping everything in check and
creating that welcoming look from the
street may require some elbow grease and
a few dollars, remember when your home
increases in value because of its curb
appeal, it was well worth the work.
And finally, remember that often,
people will do a “drive-by” after their
initial visit, so pretty on showing day
needs to be pretty every day.
Story by Nila Smith
