Revealed: Seven super secrets to painting your home exterior

Here are the best paint hacks for giving your house a fresh coat of paint and a brand new look this summer 

Take a look at what your near neighbours have achieved before exploring colour schemes offered by the major paint-makers. File picture

Summer is pick-up-a-paintbrush season and here are the answers to the questions we’ve received most often from readers in relation to painting the house — whether you take on the job yourself or hire a professional.

What’s the best way to settle on a colour for my house?