Spruce Up Your House While The Sun’s Out!

With the sun shining, temperatures climbing and kids lingering around the house, summer is an excellent time for picking up a couple of extra projects around your house. Whether you choose to spruce up the outside of your house and increase your curb appeal or want to beat the heat by sticking around indoors, coming up with a few extra DIY projects will give you a chance to put those extra (likely bored) hands around your home to work! Not only will you cross a couple of tasks off your would-be-nice-to-do-something-about-this-one-day list, but if you’ve been thinking about selling your house and buying a new one, these tips will help you get a higher sale price and a quicker sale!

Longer days and warmer temperatures mean you have more time in the days for a wide variety of tasks worth tackling outside your house. A couple of ideas worth considering include:

• Checking your house trim and siding for any spots where repairs or replacements are needed.
• Pressure washing siding, sidewalks, grills and anything else showing signs of mold, mildew or winter weather.
• Grabbing a paintbrush (or hiring a reputable painter in your area) to freshen up fence panels and any exterior spots that need a little love, like your house’s trim, siding and doors.
• Staining your patio, fence or furniture will give it a fresh, updated look.
• Climbing up onto your roof and surveying what state is it in. Depending on what you find, replacing your roof may be more worthwhile than repairing it.
• Digging out any gunk from your gutters and removing moss from the roof.
• Exercising your green thumb by tending to your garden and changing your landscaping.
• Washing your windows and screens.

Has it gotten too hot to work outside? There are also a number of tasks you can cross off your ‘inside list’ while you beat the heat:

• Painting and touching up any walls or trim that need it.
• Cleaning cupboards and closets thoroughly
• Checking, replacing or cleaning any filters or vents, like the ones found in your air conditioner, fridge, dryer and bathroom.
• Dusting ceiling and stand-up fans before you put them to use.
• Caulking windows and door frames.

If you’re thinking about some major renovations, contact us today! We have a list of reputable, high quality companies who can get you a competitive price, that we’ve worked with personally. Or, if you’d prefer, fold up your to-do list entirely and tuck it away for a cooler, rainier day. Grab a seat in the sun to enjoy a good book and a cold glass of wine. Break out the popsicles! Or race your kids through the sprinkler. It is summer, after all.

Not sure some upkeep around your home is enough to keep yourself happy in your current residence? We’re here to help! Give us a call at 604.850.5040 or send us a message to get started on selling your home and finding a brand-new home for you and your family. Being a part of our team means you have access to listings before they even hit MLS!