{"id":3378,"date":"2016-09-16T15:15:14","date_gmt":"2016-09-16T22:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=3378"},"modified":"2016-09-14T20:53:49","modified_gmt":"2016-09-15T03:53:49","slug":"early-fall-home-improvement-musts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2016\/09\/early-fall-home-improvement-musts\/","title":{"rendered":"Early Fall Home Improvement Musts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When it\u2019s summertime in Philadelphia, residents are usually too distracted by the lure of area beaches and festivals at the Penn\u2019s Landing waterfront to focus on home improvement projects. By the time the fall season arrives, there\u2019s usually a long list of things that you want to do at your Philly home. The pressure to fix up your house can be overwhelming, so start by focusing on these four fall home improvement musts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Give Your Rooms a Fresh Coat of Paint<\/strong><br \/>\nTemperatures can reach 90 or 100 degrees in Philadelphia during the summer, so it\u2019s usually too hot to embark on a home painting project. But when the fall season arrives, the weather gets cooler and it\u2019s the perfect time to get some painting done. Pick out the two or three rooms in your home where you spend the most time and add a fresh coat of paint to the walls in new colors. If you have a porch that has become weathered over the summer, give it a new look with a couple of coats of exterior paint.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>New Lighting Fixtures<\/strong><br \/>\nYou probably don\u2019t pay much attention to the condition and appearance of your lighting fixtures until you start to spend more time indoors in the fall and winter. You\u2019ll significantly improve the appearance of your home by simply changing the lighting fixtures in your living room, dining room, and bedrooms. Get slightly brighter bulbs to brighten up your rooms. Also, remember that it starts to get dark earlier in the fall, so make sure that your outdoor lights are fully functional and the bulbs are replaced to last throughout the season.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Garage or Basement Cleanup<\/strong><br \/>\nOne smart fall home improvement project to take on is a thorough garage or basement cleanup. Sweep away the grass trimmings, soil, and dirt that you may have tracked in after a long summer of yard work. Take the time to organize your tools and supplies that are in storage in boxes, drawers, and bins. Toss empty bottles and expired products. If the floor has seen better days, apply epoxy-coating \u2014 it will give your garage or basement a clean, fresh look. Also, hire someone to do a routine check of your heating system, plumbing, and other units that are located in the garage or basement before the winter.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Apply Weather Seal or Replace Old Windows<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you have old windows in your home (a common trait of Philadelphia homes that were built in the 1800s and early 20th century), apply weather seal to them to save on your energy bills. Old wooden windows often leave a crack at the bottom where cold drafts get into your house, so add adhesive weather stripping. Also, gently sand and put a fresh coat of paint on frames that look worn down. This may also be the year that you\u2019ll want to invest in a new set of energy efficient vertical slider windows with vinyl frames to replace your old wooden ones.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Get in gear early in the season by taking on these relatively simple but practical fall home improvement projects. They will help you to enjoy your Philly home more this fall and also save some money as you head into the winter season.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.coldwellbanker.com\/4-early-fall-home-improvement-musts\/\" target=\"_blank\">Early Fall Home Improvement Musts<\/a> by Louise Gaillard | Coldwell Banker Blue Matter<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it\u2019s summertime in Philadelphia, residents are usually too distracted by the lure of area beaches and festivals at the Penn\u2019s Landing waterfront to focus on home improvement projects. 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