Make the holiday season even happier
by completing these important home improvement projects before Thanksgiving. Here are a few projects from the list
"21 Projects to Consider Before Thanksgiving" that Williams
Professional Painting can help you with:
1-Exterior Paint
Fall offers plenty of days that are warm enough to work
with exterior paint, and a touch-up can help prolong the life of your siding
and trim. A fresh coat of paint or sealer on any surface that potentially will
be covered with snow, such as wood floors or stairs, also is a wise idea.
Sooner is better to contact a local painter, as many paints aren't recommended
for application on days when the temperature dips below 45-50 degrees F.
5-Plan for Holiday Lights
Holiday lights begin to appear on
homes across America every year almost immediately following (and sometimes
even before) Thanksgiving. If you plan to decorate your home yourself, develop
a plan and start looking for deals on lights and other outdoor holiday paraphernalia
early. If you're planning to hire assistance, make sure you contact a
professional for quotes as soon as possible. Either way, allow time to make
arrangements and install lights as early as you can to maximize the number of
days you'll have to enjoy them.
6-Seal Gaps and Add Insulation
Nothing makes a home more uncomfortable during the winter
than a nagging, chilly draft. Consider a home energy audit that includes a
review of your home's caulking and weather stripping. An energy auditor also
will likely look inside your attic. If the insulation is at or below the level
of the joists, you might be able to keep your home warmer by adding more
insulation. A depth of 10-14 inches is generally considered optimal, and you
can supplement with a variety of types of insulation to achieve that depth.
7-Power Washing
Having your home's exterior and windows power washed won't
just make your home look sharp, it also will prevent the growth of mold and
mildew that feed on grime. If you're not comfortable deciding whether your
home's exterior can handle the pressure exerted by the various pressure-washing
nozzles available, hire a professional to do the work.
11-Prepare for Snow Removal
Get bids from snow-removal professionals in your area
before that first flake falls. Keeping your walks free of ice and snow is a
vital part of wintertime safety, but venturing outside with a snow shovel in the dead of
winter is an unpleasant task for most. Snow-removal services are usually
equipped with professional gear to make quick work of a homeowner's hand-shovel
job.
12-Repair or Replace Siding
When deciduous trees and bushes have shed their leaves and
yards and landscaping are covered by snow, shoddy spots on your home's exterior
are pulled into the limelight. If your home's siding needs repair or
replacement, hire a siding pro to complete the work before the harsh days of
winter magnify any exterior blemishes. Some new siding even comes with added
insulation, which can help bundle up your home for winter.
17-Clean, Repair, and Protect Gutters
Your home's gutters divert thousands of gallons of water
each year. To keep the water flowing smoothly away from your house instead of
into it, inspect and clean your roof's drainage system. Better still, protect
your gutters with mesh guards to keep leaves and other debris from causing
blockages in the first place. Hire a pro to complete this project, or be
prepared to spend a damp and dirty day climbing up and down the ladder.
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