Simple Home Upgrades To Do This Summer

Your home is one of the places you spend most of your time in, and it is where simple and special moments with your family happen. For such an important place, it is only right that we regularly maintain, make improvements, and change it up from time to time.

Home improvements, even the simplest ones can make your current living conditions more favorable. Summer is considered the ideal season to carry out improvement projects for your home. It is the best time to finally do the simple home projects you’ve been thinking of since winter but have been putting off doing for whatever reason. This summer, make the most of your time and the nice weather to finally embark on upgrading your home and adding more value to it.

Here are some simple home upgrade ideas that will make your home an enjoyable and comfortable place to get together with friends and family this summer:

Bathroom mini makeover – Ideally, your home’s bathroom should be a relaxing haven where you prepare for the day and a quiet, inviting place to unwind after hours of work. If you find that your bathroom does not benefit you this way anymore, a mini makeover can transform your bathroom experience in many ways.

Simply putting in new organizing solutions for your countertops will improve the look and function of your bathroom. Make it a point to keep a common denominator among these storage solutions so that it will look tidy and intentional. If you have extra cash for a more elaborate way to transform your bathroom, replacing your sink and shower fixtures will give your bathroom a huge upgrade.

Change your lighting – home lighting is an essential decorating element. Homes can look gloomy and unwelcoming with the wrong choice of lighting. Lighting can provide illumination for the entirety of your home and highlight specific elements. There are a lot of options for home interior lighting, and replacing the ones you have now is a fun way to change up your home.
Whether it’s as little as purchasing a new lamp or installing a fancy new chandelier, a new lighting solution can brighten and enhance the glow of your room. Designers pay a lot of attention to lighting because for very little cost, great things can be achieved.

Make your balcony a mini garden – if your home’s balcony has become your dumping place for unused items, then you are wasting the potential of your outdoor space to become a personal oasis. Making your balcony a functional and relaxing space is as simple as adding small plants and seating.

Add an accent wall – wallpaper is experiencing a revival this year. Applying a bright wallpaper to a single wall in room with plain colors will create a dramatic change in your home. Adding an accent wall creates a space that becomes the focal point of any room. Make sure to fill holes and smooth out your wall before applying the wallpaper to avoid bumps. Adding photo frames and decor on your accent wall can also make the space more attractive, just make sure to not overdo it.

Update your windows – your windows are one of the exterior elements of your home that is most affected by unpredictable weather conditions. If you reside in an area that is situated in the heart of tornado alley like Kansas City, chances are your windows already need an upgrade.

During the hot summer months, upgrading your basic windows to energy efficient ones will keep the heat out and the cool air in, helping you save money on high electricity bills. Even the tiniest air leaks can have a significant impact on your cooling bills this summer. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, heat loss and gain from windows are responsible for 25% to 30% of residential energy use. Having your old windows replaced with new energy efficient ones will protect your home from heat and high humidity this summer.

Precision Windows and Doors provides reliable, quality construction services, including window replacement. If you’re ready to have your windows replaced with energy-efficient ones, contact us today at 816-524-8999.