It is believed the first tulips in the United States were grown near Spring Pond at the Fay Estate in Lynn and Salem, Massachusetts. From 1847 to 1865, Richard Sullivan Fay, Esq., one of Lynn's wealthiest men, settled on 500 acres (2.0 km2) located partly in present-day Lynn and partly in present-day Salem.
Painting that home with one coat of paint and a different color on the trim could run roughly $1000 or more just for labor. Add a second coat and that could cost close to another $1000 for labor. For paint, you may need 20 gallons of paint. You can pay from $30-$70 for a gallon of good quality exterior paint.
Painting the House Yourself. Add up the cost of all the supplies you will need such as paint, rollers and brushes. One gallon of paint covers approximately 350 to 400 square feet. The cost of the paint can vary a lot depending on the quality of the paint you buy and whether it is interior or exterior paint.