Tips For Protecting Your Home From The Summer Heat

 

The summer heat seems to be getting more and more extreme in Georgia and around the globe. This intense heat and sun can cause damage to your home. Being proactive in protecting your home can make a big difference.

Here are a few tips for protecting your home from the summer heat:

Caulk your windows and doors

Properly caulking your windows and doors can help prevent your cool air from escaping and the hot air from outside from coming in. 

Plant trees and tall shrubs

Direct sun exposure can cause damage to the exterior of your home over time. You can help to reduce sunlight exposure by planting shade-producing trees and shrubs around your house.

Use proper siding and roofing materials

Choosing siding materials with high UV resistance can help to protect your house. Lighter colors like tan or white help keep the exterior of your home cooler as well. You can also treat roofing materials with special sealants to increase UV resistance and lower heat retention.

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Ideas for Spring Home Updates & Improvements

Springtime has arrived. The lovely weather and blooming flowers introduce this season year after year in Georgia. This is also a great time of year for home updates and improvements.

Here are 3 Spring home update and improvement ideas that you may want to try out this year:

1. Start A Garden

Georgia offers plenty of sunshine for a home garden. Planting your summer garden in springtime can supply you with delicious and nutritious vegetables and fruits for you and your family to enjoy. Find a local nursery to ask questions and get started on your home garden.

2. Add One or Improve Your Deck or Patio

Decks and patios can offer a great escape and area for relaxation and gatherings. If you don't have a deck or patio, you may want to consider having one built. It adds value to your home, expands your space, and creates an ideal family spot. If you already have a deck or patio, Spring is a great time to handle your annual maintenance, as well as consider expansions and updates.

3. Paint Your Home

A fresh coat of paint inside or outside your home can completely transform it. Consider freshening things up and creating a new vibe. When it comes to your home ambiance is everything.

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3 Home Improvement Pitfalls To Avoid

Home Improvement Tips

Taking home improvement tips to heart can save you a lot of aggravation and money. Home remodeling and improvements can seem like an overwhelming endeavor, but it can be very worthwhile if it is done right. Still, home owners invest a lot of time and money in home improvements so they want to be sure that things to smoothly. Maximizing your value and results is critical. There are substantial benefits to home improvements when they are done correctly. 

Here Are 3 Home Improvement Pitfalls To Avoid:

1. Inexperienced Contractor: Experience is so important when it comes to choosing a contractor. You don't want your contractor to be learning on the job and using your home as a teaching tool. Research your contractor, be sure they are licensed and verify how long they have been in business.

2. DIY Projects: DIY is big now. There are so many cable shows and YouTube videos that make it look easy to make home improvements yourself. This is often not that case though. You can cause significant damage to your home and even create a dangerous situation trying to do complex repairs yourself.

3. Poor Planning: Don't just jump in without planning properly for your home improvement projects. Planning for power being off, water being off, rooms being inaccessible, storing supplies, a realistic time table, and many other factors will make a big difference in the outcome of your home improvement project.

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