Friday, March 23, 2012

Spring Cleaning Your Home Exterior: Five Curb Appeal Boosting Home Improvement Projects


"When warm, pleasant weather arrives, many homeowners think “spring cleaning”. Although this seasonal chore is a great way to improve the interior of the home, it’s important to think of ways to improve the exterior as well. By making whole-home improvement a priority this spring, homeowners can get the exterior look they’ve always wanted." according to PRWeb.com

Here are your 5 projects! 

Refresh the exterior: Replacing siding is an excellent example of refreshing your exterior. 

Good clean gutters: Melted ice and snow can seep into your home causing damages. 

Windows: Replacing old windows can save energy when you put on your AC.

Add some color: Painting shutters, doors, or adding flowers adds color and life to your house. 

Stones: Fresh new stones along a pathway or some stone veneer can give your home a whole new look. 

Friday, March 2, 2012

Prepping your Home for the Spring


March has arrived which means spring is just around the corner. It is important to maintain your home in order to keep your property value up, and the spring is the perfect time to do some touch-ups around the property. Here's a checklist from Hays Home Improvement that is a good place to start.

-Clean your gutters
-Check the underside of siding for any rotting
-Look over the roof for any winter damage
-Examine your attic for roof damage that has seeped to the interior
-Be sure the downspouts from your gutter carries the water far enough (about 5 ft.) from the house

Follow the link for more ideas on maintaining the house going into the spring. 
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