Before you start painting your exterior, you need to prepare your house for painting. Although your house might already be in good shape, you need to clean and prepare it for the painting process. This includes removing all the clutter, cleaning the house and repairing any holes or damage to the house. Start by getting rid of all the clutter. Clutter is one of the most common problems with homes, and it can make a home look messy and unkempt if there is too much of it. If you have any furniture that you don’t need or want anymore, get rid of it.