The biggest problems facing people today are the state economy and the state of the environment. And often it seems impossible to save your money and be good for the planet, too. Well, we can't solve all the problems of the world by ourselves but we CAN do our part. By preserving what we have instead of replacing with new, by improving the efficiency of our home climate control and by keeping it from escaping it into the wind, a good paint job may all you need.
Yes, painting. "Painting" is the name we use for the trade of "finishing". But it takes a whole lot more than painting to produce a quality finish. In fact, the most important part of the entire painting process is the prep work: filling and caulking. In essence, sealing your home!
Once all the cracks and holes have been filled and somewhere between priming and painting, a good painter will seal the gaps around all your doors, windows and baseboards. This not only gives you clean straight lines between wall and trim surfaces, it also eliminates air transfer in these areas between inside and out. And that means better air efficiency, better climate control and best of all, energy and cost savings for you AND the planet!
Right now, the best thing you can do is reduce waste and save money wherever you can. Painting your house may seem like a decorating luxury but in fact, it's the cheapest way to maintain the structure and increase the value your home while paying off in energy cost savings. And in these times of economic uncertainty, go with what you can be sure of: your home is your castle and castles can be draughty. Take care of your home with a simple and cost effective paint job and it will take care of you for years to come.
About the Author
DEE POTTER is a Toronto, Ontario area painting contractor who's helped hundreds of homeowners get the most out of their properties with creative and money saving solutions to their repair and decorative challenges with his company, ColourWorks Painting. To learn more about ColourWorks painting solutions and services visit http://www.PaintByColourWorks.com Copyright 2008
