Summer Home Improvement Ideas

For many people, summertime translates to bare feet, beaches, and barbecues. For homeowners, it also represents an ideal time to tackle some projects around their homes.

Summer home improvement projects can range from simple upgrades to full room remodels. Below are four projects that will get you started on sprucing up your home. While many will require some type of out-of-pocket costs, they all will go a long way toward renewing your house and turning it into the home you’ve always wanted.

Summer is all about enjoying the outdoors, and what better place to do it than in your own backyard? An outdoor deck is an ideal space for relaxing, entertaining, grilling, and dining outdoors. Basic ground-level decks or patios are fairly easy to build with the help of a few friends and power tools.  

If a raised deck is more your style, plenty of contractors can help you design and build the deck of your dreams. Or you can take your backyard to a new level and add an outdoor kitchen, too.

If you already have a deck, a simple resealing and staining (or a fresh coat of paint) can refresh the space and make it look attractive. Add a hammock and some flower-filled planters, and you have a great-looking outdoor space that your family can enjoy all season long.

Plant Shade Trees

Planting shade trees is another simple DIY home improvement project that packs a punch. Planting trees not only improves the appearance of your home, but it also helps block sunlight that heats up the inside of your home and makes your air conditioner work harder to cool your home.

Schedule HVAC System Maintenance

Speaking of keeping your home cool, summer is a great time to perform regular HVAC system servicing such as changing the air filter and scheduling a professional maintenance inspection. While simple tasks such as changing the air filter can be done yourself, always have a professional HVAC service provider such as Custom Air Company perform HVAC system maintenance and any needed repairs.

If your HVAC system simply isn’t cooling your home correctly, it may be time to get a new system. Replacing your old HVAC system with a newer, more energy-efficient model will not only cool your house more efficiently, but it will also save you money on your energy bills in the long run.

Create a Kitchen Redo

Give an old, tired kitchen a bright and cheerful update. Depending on your budget, you could either spring for a full kitchen remodel or give the room a makeover for a lot less money. 

Believe it or not, something as small as painting the cabinets and changing cabinet hardware can make a difference in the way your kitchen looks and feels. You could also take your kitchen redo further by installing a new faucet, sink, or countertop.

Summer is an ideal time to tackle home improvement and home remodeling projects. Treat your property, and yourself, to the best summer has to offer by accomplishing the projects you’ve wanted to do.