Explanation:

Last summer our house was painted by me.  First, the exterior was washed using warm water and a mild detergent. Then all of the chinks in the walls were sealed with putty.  After the putty had had a chance to dry, the exterior could be painted.  A latex paint was used because it is easy to apply and cleans up with water.  A whole week was needed to finish this part of the job.  A color was used that was very close to the original color. When the job was finished, a great deal of satisfaction was felt by me.  Even my dad said that a good job was done.