Summer is in full swing: the sun’s blazing, the UV index is climbing, and your home is ready for some seasonal upgrades! With school wrapping up and long, sunny days ahead, now is the perfect time to roll up your sleeves and make your space party-ready for friends, family, and outdoor fun.

Whether you’re hosting backyard BBQs, lounging by the pool, or soaking up golden hour, here are 7 easy summer projects will sharpen your curb appeal and take your home’s outdoor game to the next level:

1. Build an Outdoor Firepit

An outdoor firepit is a cozy, budget-friendly upgrade that encourages togetherness and keeps your outdoor space usable even as the sun sets. These can be enjoyed all year long and is an easy DIY project for anyone wanting to enjoy those late summer nights. Plus, home improvement stores have plenty of pre-done firepits if you don’t want to create a built-in one. 

2. Low Maintenance Plants for Your Garden

Beautiful, low maintenance plants like Marigold, Lavender, and Rosemary absolutely thrive in the warm sunlight and are perfect for beginner gardeners. Pro Tip: plant an herb garden so you can have basil, rosemary, sage, and other savory herbs for outdoor cooking! 

3. Install a Swing Set

If you’ve got kids, grandkids, nieces, or nephews, adding a swing set will turn your yard into the ultimate summer hang out. This is a great way to encourage some outdoor play time and get off those screens!

4. Open Up Your Pool

After a winter of neglect, be sure to give your pool a thorough cleaning and check on all your pool safety equipment. Set up your umbrellas, loungers, and get ready to host the best pool party of the season!

5. Hang Outdoor String Lights

Have you seen the new light decor in the Bus Plaza of Downtown Glendora? If not, come by, get some inspiration, and don’t forget to say hi to your favorite REALTORS! Draping string lights across your patio, around your trees, or over your fence will surely transform your home into an evening oasis.

6. Install Patio Pavers

Tired of gravel, dirt, or dead grass and dreaming of a clean, elegant patio? Patio pavers are super DIY friendly and are easily customizable to fit your home’s unique aesthetic.  

7. Mulch Your Yard

One of the simplest, most affordable ways to tidy up your yard is to lay down fresh mulch. Not only does it suppress weeds and retain soil moisture, but it also gives your flower beds, trees, and garden areas a clean, polished look.

Do you think you’ll take on any of these summer projects? What is your favorite outdoor project that you’ve taken on? We have lots of clients who love their turf, firepits, or outdoor lighting. All are low maintenance and easy ways to expand your living space. 

Ever since COVID, home buyers place high value on outdoor living space that is usable. Not all backyards or front yards are built the same: sometimes you can have a large lot, but it is undeveloped or sloped so that the space isn’t functional. Transforming your outdoor space into functional living space will draw more buyers if you do go to sell — plus, you get to enjoy it while you live there! 

We are working all summer, no matter how hot it gets, so give us a call or send us a message if you have questions on how much your home is worth, getting preapproved and starting the home search, or simply want an expert’s take on how the real estate market is going. 

Wishing you success in your summer plans!

 

Source: https://www.homedepot.com/c/alp/diy-projects-and-ideas/azzz-Z3jls/2

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