Summer is the perfect to undertake home improvement projects. Check out these four awesome projects to undertake and how they could breathe new life into your home.
#1. Roof Repair
Standard roof repair, including fixing loosened shingles or simple patches, isn’t too difficult to do. After some research you should have the ability to inspect your roof and decide whether it has incurred any damage and, if it has, the extent of the damage. If your roof hasn’t been taken care of properly, there is a good chance it will require some minor repairs. However, if you find that the roof has incurred significant damage over the years or your home is already experiencing leaks, it is seriously advised that you enlist the services of a roofing contractor.
If the damage to your roof is serious, especially if the roof is already quite old, an option could be to have a full roof replacement. This option can also open up your creative side, as you see the different options and how they can help your home stand out.
#2. Re-Siding Using Fibre Cement
Fibre cement is highly durable and requires only minimal maintenance aside from an annual power wash. It is also comes in a wide variety of colours. Fibre cement re-siding can be undertaken as a DIY project, but one should be careful regarding how they decide to cut the boards. This is because harmful silica dust could be released into the air.
The boards can also be quite heavy so to do this project you should be in reasonable shape as well as have some backup help.
#3. Remodel or Upgrade Your Bathroom
This is always a fun task. Upgrading shower heads and faucets, as well as other elements of the bathroom, is a fun way to breathe new life into what may be a tired space. Give your sink and tub a thorough polish and clean – this will make a big difference to the aesthetic of the bathroom.
If you have outdated sinks and vanities, think about completely replacing these elements. Given that it is warmer, tiling projects are also a good option for the bathroom. Furthermore, bathroom projects are usually cheaper and easier to do as it is a smaller space in the home.
#4. Remodel a Room
Plenty of homes have an incongruous room or two that just don’t fit the aesthetic of the rest of the property. Whilst it’s great having extra rooms or storage space, if you can, consider remodelling these rooms to make something more suitable for your lifestyle.
Unused garage space or spare rooms could be reshaped to become a home office, studio or man cave. Smaller rooms could be turned into extra bathrooms, especially for larger families. This is a really fun way to reinvent your home and maximise spaces that otherwise may have gone unused.
