Summer is a great time of the year in New Jersey. Aside from outdoor barbecues and trips to the beach, the season is perfect for your most creative home renovation ideas.
Regardless of your skill level, there is a summer home project for you. Below are several maintenance and home improvement DIY picks that you can do and bond over with the family.
Spruce up your garden
One of the best things about summer is the opportunity to spend lots of time outdoors. Why not make your time in the sun more productive by working on your garden? This project doesn’t have to be a major landscaping endeavor. Trimming the lawn, planting a couple of flowering and fruit-bearing plants, and maybe installing a few outdoor furnishings can go a long way toward enhancing your home’s outdoor space.
Upgrade your front door
The simple improvement of sprucing up your front door can greatly enhance your home’s curb appeal, which can amp up the value of your property. This summer project is probably the single activity that can bring the highest ROI. Installing a steel door with energy-efficient features, for example, has been found to have a return of about 69% to 91%. But a simple paint job can also do the trick. It can transform the look of your home without too much effort. This is a great project to do with the entire family – kids included.
Build a fire pit
Summer is undoubtedly barbecue season. Building a fire pit in your home can turn an afternoon BBQ affair into a night of festivities. Contrary to popular belief, a fire pit is not difficult or expensive to make. You can do a simple one for less than $100. To save on cost, repurpose and recycle materials you already have at home, such as flower pots, wheelbarrows, metal planters, or an old grill.
You can also buy a fire pit kit from a home improvement store, or buy a ready-to-use one and enhance it to your taste.
Give your walls an updated look
Sprucing up your wall can be done in various ways depending on the aesthetic you envision for your home.
If you don’t want to commit to a new color, you can always transform a blank canvas into an interesting statement wall with framed art, interesting trinkets, and beautiful decor. The great thing about this project is you don’t necessarily have to buy anything to spruce up your wall. You probably already have artwork lying around – all you need are inexpensive store-bought frames and you’re good to go.
Feeling more adventurous? How about a new coat of paint? Make your home look more exciting with a bright pop of color.
Simple home improvement projects can help in regular maintenance, which can save you hundreds – even thousands – of dollars in repair costs. Some can even increase the value of your property.
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