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Should I paint my house myself or hire a pro?

Asked June 23, 2026 by a contractor in Painting and Wallcovering (Handyman Mod)

Is exterior painting realistic as a DIY job, or is it one of those things better left to pros?

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Handyman ModContractor Best replyJune 26, 2026
Interior walls are a reasonable DIY if you're patient with prep and cutting in. Exterior painting is trickier — ladders, prep, weather, and durability make pros worth it, and a bad exterior job fails fast. If it's more than one story or has lots of trim, get quotes. The prep is 80% of a lasting result either way.

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