Summer is upon us and it is that time of the year when temperature soars high above 47 degrees and you feel shifting to Antarctica. Amidst sweltering weather and unbearable heat waves, we all end up thinking of planning a refreshing summer vacation on a tropical island while spending days under a palm tree sipping pina colada. That’s a good idea, but the sad news is that you can’t spend the whole 5-6 months of summer outside your home.
So, besides planning pool parties and vacations, you should pay attention to preparing your property to breeze through the summers without feeling exhausted, parched, and broken after paying heavy energy bills. Besides cleaning your pool and preparing outdoor for the BBQ parties, here are a few tips to make your home liveable and to spend cool summer:
Electrical Inspection
One thing you are going to use the most during summers are your air conditioners. So, it is very important to check if they are in their best condition and ready to fight summer heat for you. The best thing is to call a professional electrician and let them do electrical inspection of your electrical devices, wiring, etc. You might have to pay them some fees for their services but it will save you from huge loss in case your air conditioner breaks down in the middle. So, better be prepared than sorry!
Update Insulation
Poor insulation is the culprit that increases your energy bills as they let outer heat come in. So, have a crack down on these culprits so that your home temperature remains cool. Check those areas where leakage is possible, like attic, gaps between your roof and walls, and broken window panels. You might not be able to detect the issue, so it is better to hire the services of a professional team who knows the ins and outs of proper insulation to give the best services.
Cover Your Windows
Windows in winters are the best things in the house to let sunlight in and let you enjoy warm sunlight to shoo-away coldness. But obviously, this love for sunlight goes away in summers and you don’t need a rush of sunlight during this season. So, better cover your windows with shades, awnings, or curtains so that unwelcomed sunlight doesn’t enter your home and it stays cool.
Pay Attention to Outdoor Landscape
Once you are done with preparing your indoors, next is the time to plan how you can enjoy summer nights in a full fun mood. So, that’s where you need to give a touch up to your outdoor part which is the best place to enjoy get-togethers, BBQ, and pool parties. You can arrange a sitting area, pay attention to the plants and grass, and install a grill. This will make your landscape party ready so that you can let a gist of some relief in your life after spending a tiring day.
Clean Gutters
Gutters are the safeguard of your home that save your home from water damage. However, after facing the winter spell, they need your attention. Unfortunately, most people don’t pay attention to them, which can result in ceiling, landscape, and foundation damage. Don’t be among those ignorant people! Call a professional and ask them to clean gutters that are filled with dirt, twigs, leaves, and other things after winters. It will prepare them to function properly if rain pours during summers.
Splash Summer Colors
Your house is incomplete without making your walls summer ready. And what can be better than splashing some cool paint colors on your walls that ooze coolness and soothing vibes? Even if you don’t have the budget to revamp your whole house, at least paint subtle colors on the walls of the busy rooms that your family is going to use the most. For example, your living room, bedroom, and other common areas. This change will give your house a 360 degree summer ready transformation and you will start feeling the right change you need to embrace summers with an open heart.
So, now you know how to prepare yourself when you can’t fight or control nature. You can’t stop summer from coming or stop time from flowing. But what you can do is prepare yourself to enjoy every season like a cool dude. Summers have just begun, so it is the right time to get your home ready before the temperature hits 47 degrees. The preparation part might take a chunk of your budget but when you will save on energy bills and have cool summer days, you will find that this investment is worth it. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s spring to action to welcome summers.
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