When You Need to Paint the House (Sponsored)

Everything you need to know about painting your house: stripping, powerwashing, fixing damaged wood and choosing paint colors. Sponsored by Home Depot.

It’s that time of year again and you’re outside, enjoying your yard. Then you start nosing around—maybe you’re inspecting your plants, or reviewing the condition of your lawn or setting up your sprinklers—and before you know it, reality hits. You need to paint the house.   A daunting task. An expensive task. A necessary task—because it's not just about how your house looks, it's about your home's value. Neglect is not an option. Take heart, however: Information and resources have never been more easily available to help you through this project. Know Your Options Your options are to either hire a contractor or paint it yourself. Hiring a contractor is an expensive option, but if it's in your budget and you do the necessary research to …

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Open Houses in Melrose on Sunday

Check out our sampling of open houses scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 26 in Melrose.

Open Houses This Weekend in Melrose

Check out our sampling of open houses slated for Aug. 25-26 in Melrose.

House Hunt

OPEN HOUSES: 7-Bedroom Richardson Road Home Up For Sale in Melrose

Check out our sampling of open houses slated for Aug. 25-26 in Melrose.

Realtors, this is your space. Upload photos of the houses you're showing this weekend in Melrose and enter the property's details in the caption. Selling your Melrose place without a realtor? Consider yourself invited to add your photos and details into the mix. Please upload one photo per open house listing and include the following information in the captions of all photos: Click on the big green "Upload Photos & Videos" button to get started. If you have any trouble getting the message out, send an email to melrose@patch.com.

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