Summer can be the best time of year to get in some much needed work for your home or property. For most locations, the weather is usually the best it will get year round, allowing for easier access into and out of the house for contractors, as well as conditions that are generally better for completing work like painting and paving. Summer is also a season that many people avoid for hiring contractors, either due to children being home, vacations, or because they schedule work when they need it, like during the Fall before Winter. It’s important however to hire a reputable contractor who provides exceptional service and quality workmanship. Altair Homes holds itself to this standard, and is available throughout the warmer months for any work your house might need. Listed below are some renovation projects that homeowners might like to consider as we head into the warmer months.

Exterior Paint

Paint can be one the cheapest ways to boost the value of a house, although exterior paint is usually neglected over the years, especially in areas with harsher climates and seasons. Summer is just the right time to spruce up the paint outdoors or even paint the house a whole new color. It’s best to paint above 50° F, and summer offers the perfect conditions for painting when it’s warm enough for paint to dry over long periods of time without the air temperature dropping too low.

Driveway Pavement

Similar to paint, driveways can be neglected for years as cracks and even potholes develop due to constant use and harsh weather. Summer is the ideal time to hire a qualified driveway repair company to come and repave your fading asphalt. High temperatures offer the ideal conditions to work with asphalt, especially to create a smooth, level surface. Without these conditions, the asphalt can cool faster than desired, leaving an uneven finish.

Landscaping

Summer is also the best time to get out of the house to do some work in the garden or for the lawn. Plants thrive in the warm, long, sunny days of Summer, and they can add a great touch of comfort and warmth to the exterior of your home. Installing a new sprinkler system that allows for automatic watering can be a great addition, as well as incorporating new plants, shrubs, or trees. If you like growing your own vegetables, the beginning of Summer is the perfect time to plant a garden that you can use in the kitchen or to give fresh produce to friends and relatives.

Kitchen Remodel

Completing a kitchen remodel is an extensive job, but doing it during the Summer might just make it a little easier. With a grill outside, a lot of cooking can be done outdoors instead of in the kitchen. If there’s a deck or a patio outside, meals can even be eaten outdoors too. Just because your kitchen is out of order for a short time doesn’t mean you won’t be able to still cook some great food if you schedule your renovation for the Summer.

Deck or Patio Installation

A deck or a patio offers a great new addition to your home while also boosting its value significantly. Summer can be the best time to complete a major outdoor job like this because the days are long and contractors can finish work easily outside. Plus, if the job is started early in the Summer, there’s a chance your new addition will be ready for use before the season is out!