I Tried to Paint My Brick House. Regret Won.

I thought painting my brick house would be a quick, cheap win. I spent hours scrubbing grime, taping every window, and filling cracks that never seemed to end. The pressure washer rental alone was $50 I didn’t budget for. The paint was supposed to be affordable, but elastomeric cost double what I planned. I tried to save money with acrylic, but it looked thin and patchy—so I bought more. $120 gone, and I still hated the color. By the time I finished, my arms ached, my weekend was gone, and the streaks and missed spots haunted me every time I walked outside. I wanted a fresh start. Instead, I got a reminder that DIY isn’t always cheaper—or better. #DIYDisaster #HomeBudgetFail #BrokeButCreative #Home