The summer season seems like it goes by way too quickly. Everyone starts with so much excitement for the nice weather and easier lifestyle. Spending time outdoors is a priority and it’s easy to put off doing major projects to your home. Once summer is underway and life settles into an easier groove, those projects may become more important to get on the schedule.

Late summer is a great time to begin working on your remodeling plans. It is less likely to rain (or snow) causing delays in the work. The days are longer, allowing for more hours of work. The kids are home from school, so having them help with projects is a great way to learn various life skills for their future! Use this time to spruce your home up with projects like these.

Upgrade Your Deck or Patio

Warm temperatures and lots of sunshine make for an ideal environment for hanging outside. However, if your deck or patio is long overdue for a makeover, your outdoor time may not be as satisfying. There are some basic things you can do to make it feel more welcoming.

• Pressure Wash – One of the easiest ways to make things look better is to clean it! If it’s been a bit since you cleaned the wood on your deck or the bricks on your patio, get out the pressure washer. This will give everything a clean fresh look (and smell.) People will find it much more inviting to sit in a nice clean area as opposed to one covered in moss and dirt.
• Plants – Everything looks better with a little bit of color. Add in some basic greenery or flowering plants to spruce up your space. If you don’t have room to put them in the ground, pick up a few pots or hanging baskets to transform the area.
• Update Lighting – Nothing sets the mood more than great lighting. There are so many options to choose from today. You can go with something fun like color-changing string lights or choose a more subdued look with torch-flickering solar lamps.

Is your deck or patio way beyond a few basic updates? It may be time to have an Omaha exterior company complete an outdoor oasis for you and your family. When working with a contractor consider adding these types of things to your outdoor entertainment area to maximize the late summer and fall seasons.

• Outdoor Kitchen – Food prepared outdoors always seems to taste better. Perhaps it is the combination of the fresh air blended with the smoke from the grill or the fact that everyone is just hanging out and relaxing. Having an amazing outdoor cooking space can elevate that taste even further. Consider installing a wood-burning pizza oven or a fancy smoker.
• Sports & Movie Viewing Area – Baseball games, pre-season football, and family movie night are amazing ways to enjoy time outdoors. Imagine a space where everyone can hang out, enjoy food cooked from your outdoor kitchen, and take in the baseball game. It’s the time of scene that creates memories that last a lifetime. Hiring an Omaha exterior company to design and build this for you will take the stress away from you so that those memories can be made.
• Zen Yoga Retreat Space – Nature creates the backdrop for a quiet and peaceful Zen space. A place where you can meditate, do yoga, and just take in the beauty outside of your home’s walls. Building a space that allows you to relax and free up space in your mind.

Check Out Your Roof

No one wants to think about winter coming while still enjoying summer. Since there is no way for us to control the weather, it is a good idea to have any older roofs evaluated before it becomes a problem. Omaha-area exteriors are subjected to wild weather swings. When the snow and ice begin to build up on the roof, a fix will become much more difficult and likely costly. Take some time now to complete and evaluate by inspecting the roof for any issues. This is something you could hire out if you are not comfortable with walking on the roof (which is quite scary!)

Button Up for Winter

Humans often forget the negative things that happened to them once they are replaced with something positive. Do you remember that cold draft blowing through the house in February when it is 90 degrees outside? Likely you do not. When February comes around again, you will wish you had remembered to have that checked out during the summer. Having someone walk around your home and check for any gaps, cracks, or loose siding is a fantastic way to ensure you will be nice and toasty all winter long. You may find that you have to replace a few windows or doors but that is much better to do during the warmer months than when it is below freezing outside.

Hiring an Omaha exterior company will give you access to a team of experts so that you can continue relaxing for the remainder of the summer. Call Homewise Roofing & Exteriors if a new roof, siding, doors, or windows are in your summer remodeling plans.