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The exteriors of most houses need repainting every five to six years. The climate. the condition of the surface. surface preparation and the quality of the paint used on a house may add or subtract a few years from this figure. TIME TO REPAINT? Only a thorough inspection of your home can answer that question, says the National Paint and Coatings Association. A thorough annual inspec- tion of the outside of your house is the best way to deâ€" termine ifit needs repainting, says the National Paint and Coatings Association. Annual inspections enable you to accurately judge how the paint is weathering. Start your inspection with the areas where moisture col- lects and those subject to heavy wear. It is in these areas that the first signs of wear usually appear. Some- times spot painting in these areas is all your home needs. Preparation (‘ounls Wash any areas that need painting with soapy water. rinse, sand smooth and re- paint. Check the condition of the siding. especially at the comers of your house where moisture can get behind the siding and cause premature paint failure. If some of the siding needs to be replaced. now is the time. PAGE 4 How do you know when it’s time for repainting? While you are at it, check OAuthorized dealers for Wood-Hu OMany Lines to choose from 'Remodelling is a Specialty OPIanning help OShowroom at Sluse Rd., (Just 4 minutes north of Newrnarket.) OJoyce Howard, our kitchen design specialist will help you create that Dream Kitchen. ImmunL. l2. PRECISION CABINET WORLD Dream Kitchens don’t just happen (416) 775-6537 If you repaint before the old paint has weathered enough, the paint film'will become too thick and won’t adhere to the house properly. A dull appearance can some- times be improved merely by washing exterior surfaces. Procrastinating when it‘s time to repaint can increase costs and labor later when you want to take on the job. When you wait. the old paint becomes so worn that you will need both a primer and topcoat. Also, it may be nec- essary to replace unpro- tected wood siding that has rotted as a result of exposure to excessive moisture. the condition of gutters, downspouts and caulk. too. After exposure to harsh win- ter weather they may need cleaning. replacing or re- painting. All repairs should be made before you paint. Take time now Overall appearance is the key to judging if a house needs a complete repainting. If the paint is faded or has weathered sufficiently over most of the surface. it is time to repaint. When the wood grain is visible through the paint, sufficient weathering has taken place for repaint- ing. Joyce Howard my: Kitchen Design Specialist But if you‘ve ever looked for an explanation of its causes, you've probably encountered a lot of myths There's a difference be- tween a mystery and a myth. 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Our in-the-homeclean- ing experts also clean uphol- stered furni- tu re, wash walls. and maintain walls. and maintair your wood and tile floors Some windows can be warmed up by adding storm windows. Others, particu- larly drafty. deteriorated windows, may have to be re- placed‘ the inside air and by proper ventilation.