Summer is a great time to start (and finish!) a home improvement project! Here are some of the best home improvement projects that make life easier and more enjoyable – and add value to your home.
#1 – Save energy
What would summertime be in Fort Worth without our ACs? But the reality is that these essential air conditioners use a lot of energy, and that’s money right out of your pocket. If your AC is older than 10 years, it’s a good time to replace it with a much more energy-efficient option.
If it’s fairly new, there are still some things you can do to improve performance and save money, like replacing or cleaning the filters every 6 months, clearing away tall grass and debris from the external unit, and use fans to help circulate cool air.
Some of the best home improvement projects for saving energy are easy too! You can swap out your lightbulbs for high-efficiency LEDs, use solar outdoor lights, caulk and seal your windows with weather-stripping, improve the fit of external doors, and insulating your hot water heater.
#2 – Freshen up your patio
Breathe new life into your outdoor patio and entertaining space with new patio furniture, colorful outdoor cushions, solar string lighting, and containers or pots filled with native plants. If your patio is a sun trap, then it’s a good time of year to install a retractable, UV-protective awning or latticed patio roof.
Patio furniture can be quite a pricy upgrade, so it’s worth it to look for pre-loved items on online marketplaces rather than buying cheaper options that won’t last as long. A good cleaning and fresh upholstery or cushions will make them look as good as new.
Great patio plants for Fort Worth homes include hibiscus, verbena, salvia, dwarf Mexican petunias, Japanese maples, crape myrtle, and rosemary. These will add beautiful color and life to your space.
#3 – Liven up your front door
Your front door area is a space for welcoming friends and family, and even relaxing with a coffee if you are lucky enough to have a little patio space too! The best home improvement projects for your front door area include:
- Planting up your beds and drive with native plants (these use less water and thrive in our climate)
- Painting your front door a fresh white, striking blue, or warm red
- Power washing the exterior of your home
- Repaving with flagstones or gravel
- Adding a little seating area
- Clearing away any overgrown areas
#4 – Keep your pool sparkling
Nothing is quite as inviting as a sparkling pool on a hot summer day! With some easy maintenance, you can keep it looking great all through the season. Our best tips are to:
- Monitor your pool chemicals using pool testing strips to keep it clear of bacteria and algae
- Keep the water level up
- Check for leaks on a regular basis
- Clean out the pool pump filter
- Skim daily and use a robot pool vacuum for leaves and debris that fall to the bottom of the pool
#5 – Plan a rain garden
Rain gardens are great for maintaining a healthy ecosystem in your yard as well as being a fun project the whole family can enjoy. Choose a low spot in your garden away from your home so that rainwater can naturally pool there (you can also divert rainwater from your gutters towards it). Plant it up with native plants that filter the water and line with pebbles and gravel. We recommend plants like Deer Muhly and Gulf Coast Muhly, as well as Copper Canyon daisies, Cherokee sedge, Texas rosebud, and Yaupon holly. You can find a full guide on how to plant a rain garden here.
Sell your property fast to cash house buyers in Fort Worth
When you want to sell your house quickly without spending more money on it or paying real estate agent fees, there’s no one better than Shiny Key Properties! We purchase property in any condition, at any time of year, from well-kept family properties to teardowns. If you want to sell property as is without having to look for a buyer, deal with a real estate agent and pay their commission, or even empty the property, then the best option is to sell directly to our cash house buyers in Fort Worth. We price your property according to the market, so you get a fair deal in record time!
We will buy your property fast, putting a lump sum into your account in a matter of days. Here’s how our process works:
- You enter your information on our website. We’ll contact you directly to discuss an offer for your property (you can also get a free property evaluation from our website)
- You can accept or reject the FREE NO-OBLIGATION offer
- Cash will be deposited into your bank account – with no real estate agent fees or realtor fees
- We can handle all aspects of the process, including clearing out the property
- You can also call us directly on 469-858-0088
That’s all there is to it!
Our team is compassionate and highly motivated to offer you the best possible market-related price for your house, so you can sell your property fast. Not only does this cash go straight into your bank account as soon as the sale goes through, but you also pay no real estate agent commission.
At Shiny Key Properties, our trained consultants have years of experience in assisting local and out-of-state property owners to sell their property as is. To find out more about our cash for property Fort Worth service, please contact us today and speak to one of our friendly team members.