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Do American people really paint their houses by themselves?
I just watched 'Delivery man' and I'm really curious about that. i have seen so many American movies and there's a lot of movies featuring a painting scene.
it's not common in my country.. I'd say no one would do it
I just watched 'Delivery man' and I'm really curious about that. i have seen so many American movies and there's a lot of movies featuring a painting scene.
it's not common in my country.. I'd say no one would do it
- Country or region United States
Many houses in America are made with wooden siding. This type of house needs to be painted every 5-10 years, depending on the material. Painting protects the wood and prevents mold, rotting, and bugs.
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- Country or region United States
it depends on the owner of the house and what type of material the house was built with. When i was younger my mom painted the house she owned and she did mostly all of it herself.
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- Country or region United States
- Country or region United States
no problem! its a ton of work to paint houses. you have to put on more than one layer of paint. it can be a pain sometimes cause you should most likely get it done in the summer so the paint wont crack when its warm but when you paint during fall and winter it gets cold and it cracks
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- Country or region United States
but it also depends probably on the paint product you use
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- Country or region United States
If they are really handy and want to save money, yes, some people paint their own house.
If they don't have time, they pay someone to do it.
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- Country or region United States
Outside, normally not, but inside like walls and etc. yeah we do paint our own walls.
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- Country or region United States
As above, often yes. Also, being handy (useful) at many household repairs is considered a more important skill to have in America than in much of the world. It is directly related to independence.
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thank you so much for sharing your views, it's appreciated :)
- Country or region United States
Yes it’s common and I plan to paint my future house.
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