Summer brings with it gorgeous long days, warm nights, family gatherings and the perfect opportunity to get some work done around the house. Whether you’re looking to increase your curb appeal or are simply ready for a few updates to make your house more comfortable, the summer months are ideal for a little DIY action. Have all the necessary tools but find yourself lacking a bit of inspiration? No worries. Check out these fun and simple DIY tips for sprucing up the house this summer.

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Try a Fresh Coat of Paint

One of the easiest ways to spruce up any space on the exterior or the interior of your home is with a fresh coat of paint. If your exterior could use a bit of a revival, a paint job or even just a power wash can do wonders for the way your home looks from the outside. Finish off the exterior with a few well-placed flower boxes and you’re done!

When it comes to choosing new paint colors for the interior of your home, summer time weather is best complimented by calmer shades that will work well with your current interior design. Try pale blues, mint greens, summery yellows and soft grays. You can also add pops of color throughout the home with new throw blankets, pillows and even summer cutlery to tie in your new paint colors nicely.

Become More Energy Efficient

If you’re looking for an easy way to make your home more comfortable during the hot summer months and a quick way to instantly increase the overall value of your home, going green with energy efficient windows is a great place to start. When you make an investment in energy efficient windows you can help keep the temperature inside cooler without having to blast your air conditioning all season long.

Before you start installing new windows around the home, be sure to explore all of your different options. As a rule of thumb, it’s important to remember that fiberglass and vinyl are more energy efficient than wood, and they require much less upkeep on your end. Keep in mind that different types of glass can also keep temperatures low and may be an affordable way to keep your existing windows while still going green.

Improve Your Outdoor Living Space

If you already have a porch or patio, consider small improvements that could make outdoor time more enjoyable for you, and your family. Simple improvements, like installing a porch swing or bench seating can make accommodations easier during your next cook-out. Too bright out there? Upgrading your patio umbrella to a sun sail or patio awning will give you a larger footprint to relax out of the direct sunlight. For evening entertainment, fire pits and outdoor patio string lights add charm and let you extend your get-togethers after the sun has set.

From painting to patio improvements, there are so many ways to maximize your summertime home improvement game. If you’re looking for more improvement project ideas, check out our 10 Affordable Ways to Improve Your Home’s Value.

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