Sometimes it’s not the inside of a house that needs attention first. I noticed this during a small exterior update on a home in Vancouver, Canada.
From the street, the house looked tired. The siding was fine structurally, but the paint was faded and uneven in a few spots. It didn’t reflect how well the interior was maintained.
Before photo showing faded exterior paint or siding.
Instead of replacing siding, the homeowners focused on cleaning, minor repairs, and repainting. Pressure washing alone made a noticeable difference before any paint was applied.
Choosing the right exterior paint mattered because of Vancouver’s weather. Moisture resistance was a bigger factor than color trends.
Mid-update photo showing prep work or painting in progress.
Once the job was done, the house felt newer without changing anything major. The total cost stayed around $5,600, mostly because there was no full replacement involved.
After photo showing refreshed exterior and clean lines.
This project reminded me that small exterior updates can have a huge impact. If you’re in Vancouver and thinking about curb appeal, paint and prep work can go a long way.
What’s the first exterior upgrade you’d do on your house?