A fresh coat of paint is a surefire way to enhance your home’s curb appeal and beauty. Some real estate experts estimate that it can increase the value of your house by 2 to 5 percent.

Parr recommends high-quality, exterior-grade paint that can stand up to sun ... (Vinyl surfaces with darker factory colors are often slightly thicker to resist the extremes of warping.) ...

The original factory coating does not need to be removed ... Otto recommends using 100 percent acrylic latex exterior paint ...