3 Home Improvement Projects Perfect for Summer
Thursday, August 2, 2018, 6:00 AM | Leave Comment
Summer is the perfect time of year to begin any home improvement projects that you’ve been delaying.
Below, you will find three of the best home improvement projects that you should do this summer.
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Window Replacement
The windows in your home carry many responsibilities. They function in such a way as to provide your home with proper ventilation, allow natural light into your home, protect your home from inclement weather and dangerous temperatures, and add monetary and aesthetic value to your home as a whole.
Windows, unfortunately, aren’t built to last forever. This is especially true if your home is older and still has its original windows.
The summer season is the perfect time to schedule a window replacement if your windows are old or damaged. The warm temperatures of summer ensure a comfortable environment while the old windows are being removed and the new windows are being installed.
Additionally, the predictable lack of storms and rain will ensure that your home isn’t damaged by water or wind during the window replacement process.
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Heating System Repair
While furnaces are built with durable materials and are designed to last for years, they are susceptible to damages due to normal wear and tear from continual use.
There are several indications that your heating system is in need of repair. Some of the most common signs are a dramatic rise in your energy bill while using your heating system, the smell of leaking gas, a pool of water forming around your heater, it blows weak air or cold air, or it makes odd sounds while in use.
These are all indications that you should have a heating system repair technician do a thorough inspection of your heating system to determine the issues and make any necessary repairs.
Summer is the best time to schedule a heating system repair because your heater won’t be in use until winter which gives you a large window of opportunity to repair your heater before you need to use it again.
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Patio or Deck
No home is complete without an outside patio or deck. They’re perfect for hosting family gatherings, cookouts, or an afternoon of lying in the sun. Patios and decks can take weeks of construction work with delicate tools and materials lying out, fully exposed to the elements.
The warm, dry weather of summer is very conducive to the laborious construction required to build a deck or patio. Building it during the summer also allows it to be ready to use for outside summer activities.
When engaging in do-it-yourself home improvement projects, be sure to follow safety precautions to reduce your risk of injuries or property damage.
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