(Newswire.net — May 28, 2019) — Summer is the perfect time to complete home projects. The day is warm, the sun is shining and the kids are off of school and can help. As a homeowner, the projects never seem to end, but there are a lot of projects that you can start and finish that will add to your home’s value and prevent significant repairs.
The key projects to complete this summer are:
1. Seal Tired-Looking Wood Decks
Wooden decks can be sealed in a single day, and they can also be washed back to their original state. Decks, over the years, will begin to look tired. Paint will begin to peel off of the deck, and the nice wood coloring may have turned green or fade.
You can power wash the deck to restore the color and stain it.
Every two or three years, you’ll want to seal the wood. Sealing the deck will keep the wood from rotting and will stop you from having to replace the deck. This can be a weekend project depending on the size of your deck.
2. Paint
Your home may need a coat of fresh paint. Toronto painters are most busy in the summer because it’s the perfect time to paint. Paint also offers the benefit of protection against moisture and UV light.
You can also paint the inside of the home.
Paint will bring your home’s look up to snuff and will also add value to the home. Paying to have a home painted costs $2,581 on average in the United States and is similar in Canada.
3. Clean the Gutters
Your gutters should be cleaned twice per year, and what better time to do this than summer? All you need is a ladder and you’ll be able to clean out all of the leaves and debris that made their way into your gutters in fall.
This is also a good time to check for any breaks or leaks in the gutter.
Patch the breaks or gutters as needed, or replace sections if the leak is unable to be repaired. You can rent or borrow a ladder for the job, but make sure that someone is around to hold the ladder steady for you.
4. Replace Siding or Fence
If the fence or siding are past their prime, the summer is the perfect season to replace. Siding can give the home a new facelift, and the softer ground allows the installation of a fence to be much easier than in the winter. You can also hire someone like Zion Fence Company to do the work for you if it’s too much for one person – especially with the fence.