Outdoor Projects that You Should Do This Summer
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When summertime rolls around, it’s easy to give in to too much leisure
time with vacations and holidays, and the overall relaxed pace of summer. The
solution to combat this and make the most of summer so that it will last beyond the first couple of weeks
is to take on an awesome summer project.
1. Paint the House
The power of a total house transformation can happen with an easy and
fairly reasonably priced outdoor project that should be first on your list this
summer: a fresh paint job. Before worrying about the exorbitant prices that
painters can charge, remember that these are projects you can take on yourself.
Painting a house is not nearly as difficult as it sounds, but a fresh
coat of paint is the easiest and the cheapest way to increase the value and
appeal of the house. This kind of project requires the sunny, warm weather that
summertime brings. A new coat of paint also protects the investment of your
home. It shields it from sun, rain, and wind. When done properly, paint should
last up to fifteen years. This requires the use of high-quality materials and
some patience.
You'll need to scrub down and clean the surface as any dirt will cause
new paint not to adhere. After cleaning, a sanding process, followed by primer will
have you ready to paint and your house looking beautiful in no time.
2. Add a Fire
Pit
An
evening gathered around a campfire doesn't have to be relegated to camping
trips. A project to take on this summer could be creating an outdoor fireplace
at home. Relaxing by a backyard fire is the perfect way to spend an evening.
A
well-designed fire pit creates an enjoyable gathering space but also acts as an
anchor for the design of the rest of the yard. Even when not in use, it still
works all year round to help beautify your space.
In addition to adding both value and beauty to the home, it
can also be the perfect way to rid the backyard area of mosquitoes, which is
one of the top reasons summer evenings are cut short. Their prime time is May
through August, but the smoke created by the fire pit and burning repellants
can help keep them at bay.
3. Build or Update
a Deck
Outdoor
living has seen a surge as a popular trend lately, and it doesn't seem to be
something that's going away anytime soon. All over, people are seeking ways to
combine their indoor and outdoor living spaces. One of the most significant
steps you can take to achieve this is to take on the project of a deck.
Decks
don't have to be exceptionally ambitious projects either, but you should make
sure you review the legal parts of taking them on. It’s important
to renew the license if you aren’t going to seek out the help of a
contractor and will attempt to do it yourself.
With more
materials for decking than ever before, like natural woods, composite
materials, stones and others, it’s exceptionally easy to explore different
designs. Pinterest also has wonderful tutorials to break this project down into
very manageable pieces.
Updating
a deck can also be just as fun of a project. New paint or stain or upgrading
the materials like the hardware can easily give new life to a much-loved
outdoor space. Whether starting from scratch or updating, the deck is a must for a summer project.
4. Add to Your
Home
This is probably one of the most involved summer projects you
can do, but one that shouldn't be overlooked. There are several ways to add on
to a home, either by building up or building out. Additions don’t necessarily
have to be connected to the home either. Add-ons like sunrooms or studios,
perhaps a covered area for outdoor hobbies are options too.
Every option will be different when it comes to the
requirements, licensing and pricing, but a home addition as a summer project
has many benefits. More space is the most important, but in turn, this can lead
to new activities, new hobbies, and mini vacation spots. Man-caves and she-sheds
are popular options as summer projects, because they may not require as much of
an in-depth commitment.
A summer
project is a perfect way to kick off the warmer season. In addition to breaking up the
monotony that can set in with the hotter temperatures, you’ll have something to
show and feel accomplished about when summer is over.
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