The summer season is ideal for doing home improvement projects that cannot be done in any other season.
Summertime brings warm weather, sunshine and endless to-do lists. If you’re a home owner, you know the summer season is ideal for doing home improvement projects that cannot be done in any other season. Security State Bank is bringing you four home improvement ideas for summer in today’s blog.
- Install a programmable thermostat. Typically in the summertime, your utility costs will skyrocket because of the air conditioning usage. Installing a programmable thermostat may seem simple, but it can save you plenty of money now on your cooling bill and later when you kick the heat on. Instead of having an operating system that ruins constantly throughout the day, a programmable thermostat can be set to run on a schedule.
- Reinsulate your home. Eastern Iowa is filled with old and beautiful homes, but these homes may not have the best insulation. If you have an older home, consider reinsulating to make your home more efficient with energy costs. Insulating your home will save you money over time and will keep your home cooler during the hottest days of the year.
- Clean up the outside of your home. From cleaning the gutters to power washing the windows, summer is the ideal season for maintaining the outside of your home. Window washing is a tedious task, but the results will amaze you. Also consider power washing and cleaning your home’s siding for a newer look. This is especially important if you plan to sell your home in the near future.
- Set up a back patio. Whether you have always wanted to build a deck or simply want a nice area to entertain, now is the time to do so. After putting work into your home, you can sit back and relax on the patio or deck.
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