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While the cold weather makes the summer seem like a long way away, it’s a good time to think about how you’re going to get your house ready for the warmer months. The summer brings with it BBQs, hosting parties, and the chance to spend time enjoying the outside of your home.
If you are looking to get the exterior of your home ready for this, there are many things you can do that will instantly give a new lease of life. Here we have some ideas for how to get the outside of your home ready and in tip-top shape.
Upgrade your paving
If you have paving in the front of your home and leading to your driveway where you park your car, it can get damaged in the winter months. The cold and wet can leave it in a less than desirable condition that can only get worse throughout the year.
To combat this, look into Asphalt Paving and get it sorted before the damage gets too bad. Asphalt Paving is favored for its durability, great price, and the fact it looks smart in any home setting. You could also consider using it for sections in your backyard to give it a clean aesthetic.
Consider the lighting for your outside space
When you are spending time outside in the summer you want to be able to see once the sun goes down. After all, it might be warm but if you can’t see anything there’s little point in sitting outside and making the most of the evening!
There are a host of lighting options you can choose, from fairy lights that you drape over your fence, to lanterns you line on the path to help guide people. You could also have lights in the trees or spotlights on the floor that can help keep the space well-lit as well as look beautiful.
Add new plants and flowers
The spring is the best time to plant your flowers as by the time summer comes, your space will be abundant with color. Do your research and find the best bulbs to plant for the climate and also the amount of effort you want to put in. If you’re not very green-fingered you will likely want to find plants that require little maintenance!
Conversely, if you love to spend time out in the garden, you might find there are more options for you to choose between. Think about the flowers that will go together – you could even grow some fruits and vegetables!
These are just a few simple things you can do to get your home exterior ready for summer. By making these small changes your home will soon look fresh and ready to welcome the guests you’ll be hosting in those warm months, as well as have a space you love to spend time in.
Have you recently upgraded the exterior of your home? If so, what have you done to make it look as good as possible? Let us know in the comments below.