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Click for project info!May is National Home Improvement Month! Read recommendations from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). Mark this month by finding one small thing you’d like to tackle about your home. Call us at 530.514.3723 to get it done right!

Here’s more news for those with smartphones: Homeowners Tap Smartphone Apps During National Home Improvement Month in May as Remodeling Activity Expected to Increase This Year (click link to read more about it at BeaumontEnterprise.com).

Click for more project info!ALSO: The National Association of Home Builders reported in January of this year that the trend toward remodeling rather than moving has risen to its highest level in five years.

AND: The word is out! Last year the National Association of Realtors published this list of estimated returns on several different remodeling projects:

  Deck addition: 72.8%                                 Major kitchen remodel: 68.7%
Bathroom remodel: 64.1%                         New roof: 59.5%
Family room addition: 62.5%                    Master suite addition: 63.0%
Second-story addition: 65.0%

Click for more project info!Let’s talk! We’re ready. Got a home-construction or home-improvement dream that will make your home a pleasure in which to live… AND ALSO add to its value?

We’ve been turning those dreams into reality for people for years.  Contact us now for a project assessment and quote! 530.514.3723.

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 for the month of May

Things to do as the days warm up

  • This is a good time to get those chimneys and fireplaces inspected and cleaned. You’ll be ahead of the curve when winter comes back around. You might even get a price break for getting it done off-season.
  • Dry weather doesn’t mean that gutter maintenance lets up: now’s the time for a dry-weather inspection of your clean gutters. Make sure all fastenings are tight. Use the hose to flush debris from downspouts, and watch to ensure that downspouts direct water at least 3’ away from your home’s foundation.
  • Pressure wash your deck to remove winter’s debris. Check for dry rot in wood decks. Check for and repair any damaged boards and railings. Clean deck furniture—remember to lubricate any hinges—and give any metal pieces a coat of auto wax. (Then get your barbecue cleaned up and ready, too!)
  • Got a swimming pool? Time to get both it and the surrounding fence cleaned, inspected, and serviced if necessary. Make sure family members know to shower before diving in: this simple step reduces the chances of a chlorine imbalance that could be costly and time-consuming to fix, interrupting everyone’s enjoyment of the pool.
  • As usual, test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for the month. Replace dead batteries.

Things an experienced handyperson can do

  • As with gutters, check your roof now that dry weather has set in. Look for soft spots and missing shingles. Any leaks during the winter? Now’s a fine time to fix these, while the weather is dry but not yet hot.
  • Check your entire fence line: any missing boards or falling sections? Any animal damage? If the fence work seems extensive you may want to set up an outdoor shop to handle a section at a time.
  • Winter-downed trees on your property convert to firewood… for the price of your physical labor! Split hardwood while green, soft wood when dry. Store a few inches up off the ground while seasoning.

What to watch for

  • Dry rot usually appears in spots where moisture accumulates. It weakens the wood and gives it a different look from the same kind of wood around it. In decks and walls, which support weight, it may present a structural danger. Dry rot is mold, and can spread if left untreated. Get it repaired as soon as possible.
  • Trees that are badly damaged but not downed may present an overhead danger. If you’re not comfortable felling such a tree, or if the tree is big, get a professional in to take care of it.

Call us when you’re thinking of…

  • Replacing or renovating walls, beams, decks, or stairs damaged during the winter.
  • Building on a guest room or guest house for summer visitors.
  • Installing a cement-floored storage structure for pool furniture, toys, and equipment.
  • Installing a cabana with an outside pre- and post-swim shower , and a changing area.

Planning Ahead

Thinking about a kitchen or bathroom remodel? Talk to us now so that you can enjoy the finished project this Fall.

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