Spring is the perfect time for fresh paint – both inside and out

NORTH COUNTY – As the days get longer and the weather warmer, a homeowner’s thoughts turn naturally to... painting! Yes, as the spring maintenance season arrives, to-do lists start being made and projects are planned. But when it comes to home painting, what to do first?

One of the best ways to begin is to thoroughly assess the painted condition of the entire property, both inside and out. Take a slow walk through and around a home, with pad and pencil in hand. Check out everything. Take notes. And for couples, it should be done together – not only because two sets of eyes are bett...