Key Takeaway Painting before moving in is one of the smartest decisions a homeowner can make. Empty homes are faster, cheaper, and safer to paint because there’s no furniture to move or protect. You’ll save on labor costs, avoid the risk of drips or splatters on your belongings, and achieve a smoother, more professional finish....
Key Takeaway DIY painting may look cheaper at first glance, but once you factor in supplies, ladders, prep materials, and your time, even a modest room often costs a few hundred dollars. Hiring a professional costs more upfront, but you save days of labor, get access to contractor pricing on paint, and end up with...
Key Takeaway Both DIY and hiring a pro have their place. DIY is best for smaller, low-risk projects if you already own supplies and have the time. But when selling a home, tackling multiple rooms, or dealing with high ceilings and detailed trim, hiring professionals almost always pays off. Pros bring efficiency, equipment, and experience...
Key Takeaway Painting a room yourself involves much more than rolling paint on walls. Between shopping for supplies, prepping surfaces, applying multiple coats, waiting on dry times, and cleaning up afterward, a single-room paint job can easily stretch into a full weekend (or more). Factor in the cost of paint, tools, and lost time, and...
Key Takeaway Yes — a poorly done DIY paint job can hurt resale value. Sloppy trim lines, uneven roller marks, or streaky finishes make a home feel neglected rather than refreshed. Buyers equate visible shortcuts with hidden problems, lowering their confidence and sometimes their offers. When selling, paint should inspire trust — not raise doubts....
Key Takeaway The best order to paint in an empty home is: ceilings first, then walls, and finally trim and doors. Starting from the top down ensures drips and splatters don’t ruin finished areas below. In some cases, painting trim before walls can make sense, but in most home-sale projects, working from ceilings down to...