Fall Home Improvement Projects
Spring and summer are perfect times of the year to paint the exterior of your home. So, what home improvement projects are best completed in the fall? When the leaves change color and fall from the trees, we know that the winter months are on their way. With snow on the ground and sub-zero temperatures, exterior home improvements cannot be made. How can you prepare your home for the effects of winter before it arrives?
Start Winterizing in the Fall
It is important to prepare your home for cold weather before the temperature begins to drop. The last thing any homeowner wants is to encounter a problem when the winter season has already begun. These common issues can be avoided if you:
Inspect the Furnace and Vents
When October arrives and you click on the heat, it is likely the first time that your furnace has been running in seven months. Dust and other particulates have been building up over this time period, so fall is the perfect time to replace dirty filters. A professional can clean more thoroughly inside the furnace and check to make sure it’s still running properly. To clean your vents, vacuum the baseboard units where the warm air is forced out.
When spring is coming to an end and the summer is just beginning, the weather is perfect for doing various cleaning tasks and exterior maintenance projects. So, during this window of available time for home improvements, what should you consider?
You selected hardwood for its rustic quality, and made sure you had a professional install, sand, and finish it. Yet, keeping up its appearance comes down to maintenance; particularly, hardwood requires daily and weekly care. Consider these tips:
ommonly known as a popcorn or cottage cheese ceiling, textured ceilings emerged in the 1930s and grew in popularity from the ‘50s to the ‘80s. Yet, many homes still contain the material, initially sprayed on or added as tiles, and homeowners start to wonder, “Should I keep it or remove it?”