Most people know about the buddy system. Sounds like the beginning of a Cub Scout lecture before a camping expedition, right? “Stay together, never separate, and always wait for your buddy before proceeding!” This often overlooked concept can truly be the difference between life and death when engaging in a dangerous course of action.

Don’t neglect this idea when it’s an exterior house paint project you’re about to engage in. You run the risk of life-threatening injuries by working from a ladder with no one to support it. You may be spending more time on the roof than you bargained for if your ladder topples over. And what happens if the ladder falls over while you’re at the top of it? A broken arm or leg could be the least of your worries. Many a homeowner has suffered a broken back and a snapped neck while attempting to paint from on top of a ladder.

Don’t want to be one of them? Great! We’d prefer you to stay on this mortal coil, too. Get a friend or relative to come over and help out. You’ll be much safer than you would be if you did this on your own, even if all your assistant does is brace the ladder at the bottom. With a buddy you have a better chance of surviving your Long Island painting project.

“I want to paint my house, but I don’t want to get hurt or killed over it!” If you have little experience working with ladders, you may be thinking this. Don’t be afraid to admit it! Not everyone is cut out for it. Repainting the house yourself just isn’t worth that kind of risk. That’s why painting contractors exist, you know!

Look to local New York painters for a painting estimate. Shop around if you’re not convinced it’s a good price.

Don’t let your “Honey, Do” project end in an “Amazing Grace” moment! Don’t hesitate to contact an exterior house painter in your area to do the work for you. Get your paint estimate right away!

Weakneckt Peters, the author, has been providing advice on how to find the very best exterior house painter for many years. If your home or office needs to be painted, you owe it to yourself to get in touch with great Long Island painting contractors today. Great paint can be yours today!