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Summer Upkeep for your Cheshire Home

Monday, June 13, 2011

by Sally Bowman Real Estate

Now that it’s warmed up in Cheshire, it’s time to stop putting off all of those home maintenance projects you made a list of over the winter. If you take the time to put some work into your Cheshire home a few weekends this summer, you’ll instantly add curb appeal and prevent bigger problems from happening down the road. Here are some summer home improvement ideas to get you outside enjoying Cheshire’s beautiful weather while making your home look great at the same time.

1. Clean your Windows
How long has it been since the windows in your Cheshire home have had a good cleaning inside and out? The elements can be tough on windows, so let the light in and remove all traces of winter from them. Forgo the balled up paper towels and newspaper for this task. Clean your windows like a pro with a squeegee and a squirt of dishwashing liquid in warm water for your cleaning solution. You might be surprised by the results!

2. Fix up Your Patio or Deck
If you’re like a lot of Cheshire residents, you’ll be spending time entertaining and relaxing on your patio or deck this summer. Make sure your outdoor space is in top condition to withstand the elements this winter by making any necessary repairs now. Powerwash your walkways and give new life to brick and concrete patios for the ultimate summer gathering space. Your deck will need to be cleaned and re-stained to get its rich coloring back for time spent relaxing outdoors.

3. Clean up your Landscaping
Maintaining a tidy lawn and tasteful landscaping are absolute musts when it comes to enhancing the curb appeal of your Cheshire home. An unkempt exterior will ensure home buyers will move right past your home when looking for Cheshire homes for sale. Pick a sunny weekend to spend outdoors getting your lawn and landscaping ready for summer by re-mulching plant beds, pruning plants and bushes and planting some colorful flowers around your Cheshire home’s entrance.

4. Add Light to your Landscape
Landscape lighting makes your Cheshire home feel inviting even after the sun sets. To enhance safety at dusk, line the driveway and walkways outside of your home with low-voltage fixtures. Another option is to illuminate other aspects of your landscape like trees, fences or ponds to shed a little light on nighttime outdoor entertaining. The options are plentiful for giving your Cheshire home nighttime curb appeal and ambiance.

If you’ve been waiting for warmer weather to sell your Cheshire home, now is the perfect opportunity. Take some time to make improvements and get your home in top shape for impressing Cheshire home buyers this season. Once you’re ready to put your home on the market, please contact me to get started! I’m determined to assist you in a quick sale of your home for a fair price.