For many of us the decision to paint our homes starts off with enthusiasm and a desire to make our home a reflection of who we are. Color choices can be daunting as well as getting the color on the wall and finding out that it doesn't look the same on the wall as it does on the sample.

Another big part of this job is the decision of how much paint to buy. I ran across a great resource today, Easy 2 Do It Yourself, that you simple enter the room dimensions and click the button to get that question answered. There is also a tremendous amount of other information helpful for home updating, do it yourself projects and home repair.
If you are thinking about putting your home on the market or getting it ready for sale new paint is often listed within the top 5 items that can make a difference in getting a home sold and what buyers like.

About the Author: Kelly Young, GRI
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Kelly is an Associate Broker with Red Rock Realty. She has over 12 years experience in Real Estate in the Colorado Springs and Front Range region of Colorado. She represents buyers and sellers of real estate buying homes, land for sale, mountain getaways. Specific areas include: Black Forest, Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Divide, Falcon, Downtown, Manitou Springs, Monument, Old Colorado City, Westside, Woodmen Hills and Woodland Park. You can reach her at 719-226-0126 or by clicking "email the author" above.
