6 Summer Upgrades for your Home
6 Summer Upgrades for your Home

Ready to tackle home improvements in time for summer? Don’t let those idyllic, warm days run away before the cold weather returns.
If you’ve been thinking about giving your home a little TLC, now is the ideal season for upgrading - which can also save you a considerable amount of money down the line. Take advantage of these all-too-brief warmer months to improve your home’s exterior, finish an outdoor project or refresh your space in time for summer.
Here we have 6 seasonal home repair and renovation projects for DIY and professional improvements, tailor-made for summer…
1. Pressure Wash Outdoor Areas
Winter weather can leave behind all sorts of dirt and grime on your home's exterior and other outdoor areas. From BBQs to parties, your outdoor space shouldn’t be a hazard while entertaining. It’s time to dust off the pressure washer (or rent one from your local DIY store) and make quick work of clearing away build-up dirt on driveways, pavements, decks and patios.
Take advantage of the warmer weather to give your home a high-powered cleaning. Be sure to direct the spray downward to avoid forcing water into cracks or seams. Use a lower pressure on surfaces that could be easily damaged - such as painted wood or decks.
2. Refinish Deck
The anticipation of summer entertaining might mean your deck needs a sprucing up with a lick of paint or stain. A great project for a dry pre-summer weekend, your deck will not only have a clean look, but it will also help reduce cracks and splinters making it barefoot-friendly.
Remember to properly prep your deck to ensure a beautiful finish:
1. Pressure-wash the deck (see our first suggestion)
2. Sand the deck - sanding down any upturned splinters etc
3. Apply the correct wood stain and leave to dry
Once dry, position your outdoor furniture and hang some outdoor lights to make your space an oasis perfect for hosting.
3. New Interior Paint to Refresh the Home
Interior painting can go a long way in transforming your space and summer is the ideal season for areas you’ve been meaning to repaint. The warmer weather provides excellent drying conditions so you can get to painting much quicker. Opting for a lighter shade, such as cream or white, will help your space look bigger, brighter and more inviting.
4. Spruce Up Your Garden
Give your garden some attention, after all, you’re sure to be spending lots of time enjoying the fresh air and soaking up the summer weather. While the cost of sprucing up your garden can vary, you can make your outdoor space aesthetically pleasing by adding potted plants or exterior features such as wall hangings and outdoor lights.
Clear away weeds, or overgrown (less pleasing) greenery, and replace it with low maintenance flower beds like perennials or climbers like clematis armandii. Improving your garden goes a long way toward transforming the look of your home, instantly adding curb appeal for your invited guests.
With help from qualified professionals at Summit Homecare, we can also help with summer home improvements - without sacrificing your summer months! Here’s how we can help…
5. Roof Cleaning
Similar to sprucing up your garden and decking, your roofline might be crying out for a deep clean too! Your roof, just like any other part of your home, should be kept clean and tidy. Keeping a clean roof not only makes your property look great, but also ensures you can keep on top of any maintenance needs and prevent more serious issues down the line.
We use professional-grade chemical cleaners, which are designed to quickly and effectively clean your roof and clear blockages such as leaves, moss and lichen, without causing damage to your property.
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6. Conservatory Roof Replacement
Summer means more time in your conservatory - entertaining guests, enjoying time with family and finally cracking open that BBQ! But many conservatories across the country are too hot in the summer months creating an intense greenhouse effect - [read: Solar Glare and your Conservatory here].
Old glass and polycarbonate roofs can make your conservatory too hot in the summer and equally, too cold to use in the winter. Replacing the conservatory roof with lightweight tiles and a timber frame creates a temperature-controlled room throughout the whole year. The tiled roof blends seamlessly and completely transforms the look of your house. Our professional and friendly team will install your solid conservatory roof within 7 working days! So if summer 2022 is on your mind, call your local experienced roof cleaning team: 0800 488 0482
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Conservatory Roof Replacement
Don’t sacrifice your summer, start tackling those upgrades today!
