Home Improvements to Do This Summer
Summer is here, everyone! To some, it means time to carry out some outdoor activities. But for homeowners, it means time to complete necessary home improvements around the house.
Choosing the right renovations is key. This will ensure that you recoup most of your initial investment back. Choose the wrong renovation projects, however, and all your time and effort will be wasted.
Here are 9 easy and inexpensive home improvements to do this summer. Enjoy!
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Install ceiling fans
This is one of the most overlooked summer home improvement projects. Yet, it’s one of the most stylish and cost-effective home improvement projects. Installing ceiling fans is highly effective at saving money on energy.
To get the best value, choose ceilings fans that are Energy Star-rated.
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Spruce up your kitchen
The kitchen is the heart of your home. According to Omni Realty, the kitchen is one of the most important areas of your home. Family and friends all tend to congregate in this area. For a mini DIY kitchen makeover, give old furniture a makeover. From updating your dining table chairs to sprucing up simple wooden utensils, these are easy ways to give your kitchen an updated look without the cost of redecorating.
Other things you could do include growing your own herbs, setting up a simple kitchen bar, and decluttering your space.
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Spruce up your bathroom
A bathroom is, needless to say, one of the most important parts of your home. Don’t want to spend a ton of money? Rest assured there are several options to consider.
You could refresh the look of your bathroom by painting walls and cabinets. You could also add such things as new mirrors, faucets or a vanity top.
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Replace fences and gates
If your fence has been in place for a while, chances are the posts are starting to deteriorate and the gates aren’t closing properly. Remember that Robert Frost once wrote “Good fences make good neighbors.”
For those who don’t mind getting their hands dirty over the weekend, this is a simple weekend project. You can get custom materials as well as ready-made fencing in many home improvement stores.
Before embarking on this project though, ensure the proper precautions are taken by consulting with a building department.
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Fix the front door
First impressions matter. Upgrading the look of the front door adds huge value to your home. Besides, it can provide huge heating and cooling costs savings.
You could consider installing a fiberglass or steel door. A quality fiberglass entry door could cost you $900. The cost of a steel door is about $1,300. Both of these options fetch a healthy return.
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Upgrade the windows
Upgrading your home’s windows can easily add value to your investment. Good windows not only improve the aesthetics of your home, but they also save on energy costs.
To get the best ROI from this summer home renovation, install dual-pane windows. They will not only improve your home’s aesthetics, they’ll also ensure inefficient air conditioning and heating is eliminated.
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Spruce up your landscaping
Sprucing up your landscaping can be a wise investment. Adding curb appeal can take your property from average to great or from great to fantastic.
Sprucing up your landscaping can be as simple as adding some plants, mulch or rocks to your yard. You could also consider adding solar lighting and creating a walkway.
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Upgrade the exterior look
It doesn’t take a major overhaul to gussy up your home’s exterior. A fresh coat of paint can do wonders to the appearance of your home. However, choosing the right paint color is key.
Think neutral when you are painting a room. Neutral tones work as beautiful foundations and unique accents to your home. White, beige, tan, brown, taupe, gray, and black are considered neutral.
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Clean and repair your gutters
This is one of the most important yet neglected home improvement projects. It’s an inexpensive summertime project that you can do over the weekend. Spring storms can leave your gutters blocked and unable to allow normal flow of water.
Blocked gutters can be a real problem. Not only can they be unsightly, they can also cause expensive foundation problems. It’s in your best interest to clean them regularly.
Take advantage of the warm weather to make these home improvements this summer. None of these require an ordinate amount of money, time or energy, but they’ll significantly increase your home’s value.
