There are so many smart ways that you can increase the value of your home. If you are handy and have a few basic tools, you can do some jobs yourself and make them more cost-effective. Painting your exterior is a great example of an affordable and simple home remodel that you can probably handle, even if you have never done it before. The job is more manageable if you have a few helpers. You also need some basic tools and supplies for maximum efficiency and a professional-looking paint job. Here are the best tools and supplies for painting the exterior walls of your home.

Rollers

Some professionals paint exteriors using pneumatic or compressor paint guns. These are convenient in some cases, but not for all jobs. They are better for new construction, where over-spray is not such a major issue. However, when repainting a house (where the doors, windows and roof lines are already installed and painted), it is easier and cleaner to just use paint rollers and brushes. This is particularly true if you have a few people painting at once. When you use a spray gun, only one person can be spraying. But, if multiple workers are equipped with paint rollers, the paint goes on much quicker.

You also need extension poles for your paint rollers. With affordable telescoping poles, you can reach the majority of your walls with your feet planted on the ground. But, you will still need to use ladders and possibly a scaffolding system.

Scaffolding or Ladders

Using ladders is what most painters do for single family residences. However, it might be worth renting a scaffolding system. First off, standing on a scaffolding for many hours is much easier on your body (especially your feet) than standing on a ladder. You are able to be further from the wall while you paint, so there is less neck craning. You can also have all your paint and supplies right by your feet, so you don't have to climb up and down as much. This is going to save you a lot of time and energy. It also enables you to paint along the edges of your roof line with more precision and comfort.

With a scaffolding system, some helpers and a bunch of rollers, you can paint your exterior walls quite easily. This is a cheap home remodel, and you will be impressed how different your entire property looks with new paint. Check with a company like Paintersplus for more advice.