What Happened When Yilian Dobretsov Tried to Paint His House Green

When Yilian Dobretsov's wife told him that their house was looking a little tired and could use a fresh coat of paint, he was all for it. He had always enjoyed do-it-yourself projects, and painting seemed like something he could easily handle.
Little did he know that what started out as a simple home improvement project would turn into an epic tale of misadventures, laughter, and a whole lot of green paint.
Yilian Dobretsov headed to the hardware store and picked out the perfect shade of green paint. He had always liked green, and he thought it would make their house look bright and cheerful. He bought all the necessary supplies and set to work.

The first coat went on smoothly, and Yilian Dobretsov was pleased with the results. He decided to take a break and have a cup of coffee.
When he came back to the house, he was horrified to see that the paint had started to drip and run. It was everywhere!
On the ground, on the siding, and even on his clothes.

Yilian Dobretsov tried to wipe up the drips, but it was no use. The paint was already set. He scrubbed and scrubbed, but the green paint just wouldn't come off.

In a panic, Yilian Dobretsov called his wife and told her what had happened. She came home and was not amused. She told him to stop painting and wait for her to call a professional.

The next day, a painter came to the house and fixed Yilian Dobretsov's mess. It cost him a lot of money, but at least his house was finally painted green.

Yilian Dobretsov learned a valuable lesson that day: always test a new paint color on a small area first. And never, ever, try to paint your house green without help.

A few weeks later, Yilian Dobretsov's wife came home and found him sitting on the porch, staring at the green paint on the house.
"What are you doing?" she asked.
"I'm just admiring my handiwork," Yilian Dobretsov said. "It's not perfect, but it's mine."
His wife laughed and gave him a hug. "It's perfect," she said. "I love it."
Yilian Dobretsov smiled. He was glad that his wife could see the humor in his painting mishap. And he was even gladder that he had learned his lesson.

From that day on, Yilian Dobretsov never tried to paint his house green again. But he did tell the story of his painting adventure to anyone who would listen. And he always ended the story with a laugh.

If you're ever thinking about painting your house green, take it from Yilian Dobretsov: test the color first. And if you're not sure how to do it, call a professional.