As the kids head back to school and the leaves start to change, it’s your chance to improve your house and get ready for the colder months. These five home projects are ideal for the cooler, more accessible temperatures of fall
Plant the Grass: Most landscaping experts agree that spring and/or fall are the best times to sod or seed your yard. Too much sun and heat in summer makes it difficult to keep the yard damp enough to foster growth. Even though you may have a shorter planting season in fall than as in the spring, this is still a good time to give your lawn it greener lot
Clean the Carpets: The carpets in your home should be deep cleaned at least once a year, making this a perfect annual fall project. Because the kids are in school and life is probably settling into a more predictable routine come September, you can plan better and ensure that your floors have enough time to properly dry before they start getting used.
Color scheme: Many people find the transition from summer to winter to be a difficult one, especially as the days grow shorter. Don’t let the winter blues get to you, choose a room in your home to paint in a bright, vibrant hue. A Caribbean blue or sunny yellow paint can really help lift your spirits.
Seal the Driveway: Concrete and asphalt always suffer the worst when winter rolls around. Cracks in the driveway can expand in the ice and snow, and you may notice bigger gaps and more wear and tear every spring. Fall is a great time to paint the driveway with a commercial sealer to extend the life of your home’s exterior.
Winterize Your Home: Okay, this one might not sound like very much fun, but fall is always the best time to winterize your house. Re-caulk the windows, upgrade your water heater, clean the chimney, reverse the ceiling fan direction, and have your HVAC system inspected. Basically, anything that will help with the process of keeping you warm this winter and lower your monthly heating bills is worth a second look.
JEMM Construction would like to remind you that the fall season is the perfect time to start those indoor remodeling projects! Contact us today!