Painting your home is an exciting project! But it also requires a great deal of preparation. (Before starting,) you must take certain steps to ensure the process goes smoothly and your finished product looks amazing. Here are some tips for preparing your home before painting:

First, (remove) any furniture that would be in the way or get paint on it. Take items to another room or cover them in plastic sheeting to protect them from splatters. Clean walls, baseboards and other surfaces with a damp cloth to remove any dirt and dust. Fill any cracks or holes with spackling paste so that the surface is smooth when painted over. (Additionally,) if you're working outdoors, make sure grass, shrubs and other plants are covered too!

Next, create a clean work area by laying down drop cloths on the floor and masking off areas with painter's tape where needed. This will help keep paint off of non-painted surfaces such as windowsills, door frames and woodwork trimmings. Once this has been done, apply primer evenly across the entire surface before painting begins; this step helps improve coverage and color retention once complete.

Finally, double check that all tools are ready – brushes, rollers etc – so you don't have to make frequent trips back for supplies during the project! Be sure to wear suitable clothing too; old clothes that can be ruined if need be will do just fine!

With these tips for preparing your home before painting in mind, you'll have no trouble getting started on this fun decorating venture! Good luck!