When you buy a house, location is key for schools, shopping and proximity to work. You want a nice community, good neighbors, and enough bedrooms, bathrooms, etc for your family. Outdoor living spaces are becoming more important as we learn to live with the footprint we already own, and costs are low compared to indoor space. Decks are expected with any but the smallest homes, and they are one of the top remodeling projects according to Remodeling Cost vs Value report.
This month we explore the different things you might have in your backyard now or after a summer remodeling project. From decks and patios, to pools or spas, a play space for your children and fencing to keep your pets in, or the deer out.
Included are ideas for summer handyman projects as many families are sticking close to home. You’ll enjoy your deck for months versus memories of a week at the beach. No matter how small or large your project, we can help. Visit our blog for more ideas, call with questions and we hope we can help you finish one or more handyman projects this summer.
Decks: Maintenance Tips for a Long Life
You likely have a strategy for how frequently you replace your car, trading in your old car or selling it. No this article isn’t about cars but there are analogies. If you don’t change your cars’ oil on a regular basis, the engine won’t last as long. The same is true for your home’s deck. If you don’t perform regular maintenance on your deck, you’ll pay more over the life of the deck.
Handyman Summer Projects
Americans are changing their habits in reaction to the economy, and many of those changes are good. We are spending less and saving more. We are taking more time to consider how we spend our time and money, and that is a good thing. This year we’ve shared ideas on energy saving home improvements that keep saving you money with lower energy bills.
We Have a New Dog, Now What?
We’ve talked about tips for organizing all the kids paraphernalia for school, sports and other hobbies. Adding a pet brings new challenges to getting, and staying organized around the house. Mr Handyman is used to handling almost any type of request for normal home maintenance and repairs. We also get some unusual requests to assemble furniture, beds and skate ramps and some requests have to do with installing pet doors and building / expanding outdoor runs.
What Kind of Fence Do You Like?
Fencing, like shutters, might seem like a basic home feature. Shutters are easy as they always go next to your windows, so decisions are about color and style. Fencing on the other hand is a much more emotional decision. A fence is often installed around your backyard so you won’t have to worry about the kids or pets wandering, and that will help you decide.