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Tips for Warm Weather Improvements

Summer may be the hottest time of year, but that doesn’t have to stop you from taking a stab at some fun home improvement projects for the exterior of your home. Although the summer weather is warm, summer is still a great time to get outdoors, enjoy the sun, and enhance your home’s exterior.
Whether you’re looking for simple ways to give your house a facelift or you want to pull out all the stops and create a dramatic change, here are some common exterior home improvement ideas that you can tackle this summer.
Siding— Remodeling your home’s siding is an excellent way to drastically improve or change your home’s appearance. You can choose from a number of siding options, including aluminum, vinyl, wood clapboard, or brick.
Windows—Like siding, replacing your home’s windows is another way to change the look of your home in a dramatic way.
Roofs—Roof changes can be more costly, but replacing old, tired roofing will not only help enhance the quality of your roof, but it will also put a brand new, fresh spin on the look of your house.
Garden Sheds—If you already have a garden shed, try updating its exterior to make it more aesthetically pleasing, according to your taste, or consider adding one to your yard. It can add a cozy and practical element to your home’s landscape.

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Remodels may be Better than a Savings Account

It is recommended that you stick to improvements likely to increase your home's resale appeal and value. There is no such thing as a guaranteed return on investment, but some home improvements have a better track record than others. For instance, a basement remodel will recoup 70 % of its cost at resale. Adding a bathroom returns more than 50 %  of your investment, while modernizing a kitchen can bring about 70 % of a return upon selling your home. Tips:

• Establish a budget
• Hire a qualified remodeler who is familiar with local building codes
• Compare products and prices prior to beginning
• Work with a contract

Give Fauser Home Improvement a call for your FREE ESTIMATE 309/792-3122.

Home Maintenance Timeline

                                Home Maintenance Timeline

Every six months

Clean your gutters

Change smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector batteries

Check your fire extinguisher gauge

Once a year

Give your hot water heater and furnace a good check up

Check caulking around windows and doors

Make sure all windows and doors shut and lock completely

Clean your dryer vent

Pull covers off and vacuum all exhaust fans in kitchen and bathroom

Every two years

Make sure shingles are not loose, missing, or damaged

Every four years

Have your heat ducts cleaned

Every 5-10 years

Replace all caulk and weather stripping around doors and windows

Every 10-15 years

Replace entry doors

Replace bathroom vents

Every 15-20 years

Replace chimney cap

Replace roof

 

Keeping your Gutters Clean

Water trapped in gutters can cause major damage to your roof and walls. Maintaining clean gutters helps keep your home in good shape. Follow a few simple rules of thumb to keep your gutters free of debris.

 

• Most gutter systems should be cleaned 3-4 times a year with each season.

 

• You can use a bucket but your best bet is to lay down plastic ( garbage bags or a tarp). This way you can throw the waste down and easily remove upon completion.

 

• Gain access to the roof with a ladder. Don't lean the ladder against a downspout or gutter, which can easily bend or break.

 

• Using gloves, pull debris out and throw onto plastic, dispose.

 

• Use your average garden hose to clean out downspouts by placing the running hose down inside the gutter.

 

The best way to relieve yourself of routinely cleaning the gutters is to purchase Gutter Guards or Gutter Screens.

 

Give Fauser Home Improvement a call for a Free Estimate on gutters and related products! 309/792-3122 or visit us at www.FauserHI.com