Prepping Your Walls for a Summer Makeover: The Step You Can’t Skip

Summary Nobody wants to scrub walls in the middle of a heatwave, but skipping the prep is basically asking for disaster. People always get hyped picking out the perfect shade (looking at you, “Whispering Cloud” and “Sunset Blush” fans), but if you slap paint on dirty, cracked walls, it’s gonna look like a mess in no time. Here’s the deal: dust off the walls (yes, actually get in there with a cleaner), scrape off those ancient paint flakes, patch up every crack and weird hole (because trust me, they’ll show), sand it all smooth, and hit it with a decent primer. If you skip any of that, get ready for peeling paint and streaks that’ll bug you every time you walk by. Honestly, whether you’re channeling your inner DIY hero or just paying someone to do it, don’t cheap out on prep. Your future self will thank you—promise. At Their Own Risk, Prudent Skippers Never Skip Wall Preparation Let’s not fool ourselves though — when the typical shopper embarks on a...