In this part of the country, it’s hard to get a lot done during the winter. The weather is so fickle that it makes it impossible to guesstimate whether or not we’ll have nice enough weather to use the outdoors as a workshop for the duration of a project; or whether or not we can paint outdoors with enough time for the paint to set; or whether we’ll have nice enough weather to properly ventilate a home while we’re painting the interior. Because of this, a lot of homeowners put their home improvement projects on hold until the weather is consistently nice.
However, while we encourage this kind of common-sense thinking, we also encourage homeowners to think about the projects they’re going to want to complete during the spring and summer months, and to schedule their FREE ESTIMATES now, before our schedules are full and we’re booked a solid 2 months out. Trust me, this happens – with us, and with every other remodeling company and contractor in the Toledo and Sylvania area.
With that in mind, if you know you want to improve your home this spring but aren’t sure what exactly you want to do next, here is a list of 10 projects to think about, in order from least to most comprehensive:
1.Get Your Air Conditioner Inspected
Just like our winters out here in NW Ohio and SE Michigan, our summers are not mild, and if you don’t have an air conditioner, you’re going to feel the heat – literally. If you have a central AC unit, make sure to get it inspected before the hottest day of the year rolls around. This is not only practical for safety reasons, but also, an AC unit can keep moisture out of your house and therefore, prevent mold.
2.Install A New Mailbox
You may never think about your mailbox as something that adds any value to your home, but a nice mailbox can actually add significant curb appeal. I mean, have you ever been on one of those streets where every single home has the same style mailbox, but in a different color? It makes the neighborhood look nice, doesn’t it? Or what about those personalized mailboxes – you know, the ones shaped like houses, or with birds painted on it, or with nice, shiny brass letters? Those really set a home apart from the rest, as not a lot of people put much thought into the small detail that is their mailbox.
3.Update Your Rain Gutters
Rain gutters are extremely important, as without them, our homes are susceptible to whatever Mother Nature throws at us. Torrential rains? Our home is left defenseless. Mountains of snow? Count on it melting into your home. Yes, rain gutters protect our homes from an eroding foundation, moldy walls, mud-splashed siding and a lot of other internal damage.
While it’s not practical to have someone out right now, especially in this cold weather, repairing your old gutters or installing new ones, spring is the perfect time to get your gutters updated and to protect your home against future winter weather.
4.Add A Hot Tub
I have been bugging my husband (Drew, the owner of this company) to get a hot tut for years, but every year he says “no, no, no!” But that doesn’t mean you can’t have one! Heck, if Liberty Paint installs one for you, maybe he’ll reconsider? But that’s besides the point…A hot tub is a great addition to any home, as it provides stress relief after a long day, and endless fun on summer and fall nights. When you choose the hot tub of your dreams from your favorite hot tub dealer, we’ll be there for you to build the deck around it so that you can have an oasis in your own backyard.
5.Update Your Siding
Siding is another thing (along with gutters) that many homeowners don’t think about, but it’s another thing (along with the gutters) that is more important to the integrity of a home than you’d think. Your siding keeps you warm during the winter and cool during the summer; it keeps drafts out; it takes the full force of nature’s wrath and throws it back, so that you don’t have to experience it. Your siding is your shield. And as such, it should be maintained and updated on a regular basis so that it can continue to do its job. If you live in the NW Ohio or SE Michigan area, and it’s been years since you’ve had your siding updated, contact our paint and remodel company for a FREE ESTIMATE, and to learn more about how you can…A) improve the look of your home, B) make your home more energy efficient and C) improve the performance of your siding.
6.Repair The Roof
Wind, sleet, snow – you name it – everything Mother Nature throws at us takes a toll on us and our home. And your roof is no exception. This winter has been relatively mild, but remember the winter of 2013? That was no mild winter, and that winter, combined with the weather of previous and subsequent years, did some damage on all roofs, not just yours. If it’s been a while since you’ve had your roof repaired, it may be time to call in the experts. Curling, peeling and even disintegration of the shingles can occur if a roof is not inspected and repaired by a professional roofer, and these are all problems that will greatly affect the integrity of your home later on down the road. Fix them now before they become real problems, and save yourself a world of hassle and sky-high costs.
7.Build A Deck
Every homeowner enjoys a good deck, as it allows them to full enjoy the sun during the summer, to cook out at night, to socialize and dine or to just hang out and enjoy family time. That being said, whether you’re looking to sell your home or are just looking to improve it, a deck is a great addition. Contact our painting and remodeling team to get a FREE ESTIMATE, and to see how we can help you build a deck that you can enjoy during the summer, and that will withstand the harsh conditions of these Midwest winters.
8.Install An Enclosed Porch
Decks are great for the spring and summer, but sunrooms are perfect for a NW Ohio/SE Michigan falls and winters. Create an all-year living space with energy efficient windows, on your budget. Contact Liberty Paint & Construction to see how we can help you add this wonderful addition to your home this spring.
9.Install Skylights
I didn’t realize how much I loved skylights until I lived in a home that had them. And let me tell you – those simple windows make a world of difference in how you perceive your environment. Skylights let 4xs the amount of light into your home and create an open, sunny feeling at almost all times of the day. Because of this, skylights are great for saving money on electricity, as they provide natural light until sunset.
Now, installing a skylight can be a difficult job, so it’s best to consult a professional to plan and execute the job. If you want to do the job yourself, at the very least, consult a professional first, as improper installation of a skylight can lead to leaks, roof damage and structural damage.
10.Kitchen Cabinets
We’ve had several homeowners contact us this winter about redoing their kitchen cabinets, but despite what many homeowners think, this is not an indoor job. Redoing kitchen cabinets – or any cabinets for that matter – is an outdoor job. Or, at the very least, it requires a lot of ventilation – ventilation you just can’t get indoors during the winter. Redoing your kitchen cabinets involves removing the cabinets, removing the hardware, sanding down the original paint/stain, priming, painting/staining, varnishing and reinstalling. Because of the sanding, painting/staining and varnishing, it’s best that this project be completed outdoors or in a separate indoor space from the home.
We already have several homeowners lined up to get their kitchen cabinets refinished this spring, but we have room for a couple more. If you’re interested in redoing your cabinets this spring, contact us today to get your FREE ESTIMATE, and to schedule your spot.
If you’re just sitting around waiting for the grass to grow this winter and for the day you can begin your home improvement projects, stop and think about what you would really like to improve about your home this spring or summer. Then, when you’ve settled on a project, give our paint and remodeling company a call and we’ll come out and give you a FREE ESTIMATE so that you can budget your project accordingly.
However, while we encourage this kind of common-sense thinking, we also encourage homeowners to think about the projects they’re going to want to complete during the spring and summer months, and to schedule their FREE ESTIMATES now, before our schedules are full and we’re booked a solid 2 months out. Trust me, this happens – with us, and with every other remodeling company and contractor in the Toledo and Sylvania area.
With that in mind, if you know you want to improve your home this spring but aren’t sure what exactly you want to do next, here is a list of 10 projects to think about, in order from least to most comprehensive:
1.Get Your Air Conditioner Inspected
Just like our winters out here in NW Ohio and SE Michigan, our summers are not mild, and if you don’t have an air conditioner, you’re going to feel the heat – literally. If you have a central AC unit, make sure to get it inspected before the hottest day of the year rolls around. This is not only practical for safety reasons, but also, an AC unit can keep moisture out of your house and therefore, prevent mold.
2.Install A New Mailbox
You may never think about your mailbox as something that adds any value to your home, but a nice mailbox can actually add significant curb appeal. I mean, have you ever been on one of those streets where every single home has the same style mailbox, but in a different color? It makes the neighborhood look nice, doesn’t it? Or what about those personalized mailboxes – you know, the ones shaped like houses, or with birds painted on it, or with nice, shiny brass letters? Those really set a home apart from the rest, as not a lot of people put much thought into the small detail that is their mailbox.
3.Update Your Rain Gutters
Rain gutters are extremely important, as without them, our homes are susceptible to whatever Mother Nature throws at us. Torrential rains? Our home is left defenseless. Mountains of snow? Count on it melting into your home. Yes, rain gutters protect our homes from an eroding foundation, moldy walls, mud-splashed siding and a lot of other internal damage.
While it’s not practical to have someone out right now, especially in this cold weather, repairing your old gutters or installing new ones, spring is the perfect time to get your gutters updated and to protect your home against future winter weather.
4.Add A Hot Tub
I have been bugging my husband (Drew, the owner of this company) to get a hot tut for years, but every year he says “no, no, no!” But that doesn’t mean you can’t have one! Heck, if Liberty Paint installs one for you, maybe he’ll reconsider? But that’s besides the point…A hot tub is a great addition to any home, as it provides stress relief after a long day, and endless fun on summer and fall nights. When you choose the hot tub of your dreams from your favorite hot tub dealer, we’ll be there for you to build the deck around it so that you can have an oasis in your own backyard.
5.Update Your Siding
Siding is another thing (along with gutters) that many homeowners don’t think about, but it’s another thing (along with the gutters) that is more important to the integrity of a home than you’d think. Your siding keeps you warm during the winter and cool during the summer; it keeps drafts out; it takes the full force of nature’s wrath and throws it back, so that you don’t have to experience it. Your siding is your shield. And as such, it should be maintained and updated on a regular basis so that it can continue to do its job. If you live in the NW Ohio or SE Michigan area, and it’s been years since you’ve had your siding updated, contact our paint and remodel company for a FREE ESTIMATE, and to learn more about how you can…A) improve the look of your home, B) make your home more energy efficient and C) improve the performance of your siding.
6.Repair The Roof
Wind, sleet, snow – you name it – everything Mother Nature throws at us takes a toll on us and our home. And your roof is no exception. This winter has been relatively mild, but remember the winter of 2013? That was no mild winter, and that winter, combined with the weather of previous and subsequent years, did some damage on all roofs, not just yours. If it’s been a while since you’ve had your roof repaired, it may be time to call in the experts. Curling, peeling and even disintegration of the shingles can occur if a roof is not inspected and repaired by a professional roofer, and these are all problems that will greatly affect the integrity of your home later on down the road. Fix them now before they become real problems, and save yourself a world of hassle and sky-high costs.
7.Build A Deck
Every homeowner enjoys a good deck, as it allows them to full enjoy the sun during the summer, to cook out at night, to socialize and dine or to just hang out and enjoy family time. That being said, whether you’re looking to sell your home or are just looking to improve it, a deck is a great addition. Contact our painting and remodeling team to get a FREE ESTIMATE, and to see how we can help you build a deck that you can enjoy during the summer, and that will withstand the harsh conditions of these Midwest winters.
8.Install An Enclosed Porch
Decks are great for the spring and summer, but sunrooms are perfect for a NW Ohio/SE Michigan falls and winters. Create an all-year living space with energy efficient windows, on your budget. Contact Liberty Paint & Construction to see how we can help you add this wonderful addition to your home this spring.
9.Install Skylights
I didn’t realize how much I loved skylights until I lived in a home that had them. And let me tell you – those simple windows make a world of difference in how you perceive your environment. Skylights let 4xs the amount of light into your home and create an open, sunny feeling at almost all times of the day. Because of this, skylights are great for saving money on electricity, as they provide natural light until sunset.
Now, installing a skylight can be a difficult job, so it’s best to consult a professional to plan and execute the job. If you want to do the job yourself, at the very least, consult a professional first, as improper installation of a skylight can lead to leaks, roof damage and structural damage.
10.Kitchen Cabinets
We’ve had several homeowners contact us this winter about redoing their kitchen cabinets, but despite what many homeowners think, this is not an indoor job. Redoing kitchen cabinets – or any cabinets for that matter – is an outdoor job. Or, at the very least, it requires a lot of ventilation – ventilation you just can’t get indoors during the winter. Redoing your kitchen cabinets involves removing the cabinets, removing the hardware, sanding down the original paint/stain, priming, painting/staining, varnishing and reinstalling. Because of the sanding, painting/staining and varnishing, it’s best that this project be completed outdoors or in a separate indoor space from the home.
We already have several homeowners lined up to get their kitchen cabinets refinished this spring, but we have room for a couple more. If you’re interested in redoing your cabinets this spring, contact us today to get your FREE ESTIMATE, and to schedule your spot.
If you’re just sitting around waiting for the grass to grow this winter and for the day you can begin your home improvement projects, stop and think about what you would really like to improve about your home this spring or summer. Then, when you’ve settled on a project, give our paint and remodeling company a call and we’ll come out and give you a FREE ESTIMATE so that you can budget your project accordingly.