4 Simple Ways to Get Your Home Ready for Summer

Summer is the best time to do home improvement projects due to the cooperative weather. Your main goal this season is to make your home summer-ready, and that means increasing its energy efficiency and keeping it comfortable despite the outdoor heat.

In this post, our home improvement experts at Handyman Connection of Novi discuss simple ways to get your home ready for summer.

Keep the Roof in Good Condition

Intense heat isn’t the only thing that summer brings; you should also expect some summer showers and higher humidity levels. The clashing temperatures can affect your roof, stripping it of its weatherproofing and making it more susceptible to weather damage. 

We suggest you have a contractor like us do an inspection of your roof. It may not require repair work yet, but it’s still good to know what state your roof is in.

Clean Your Air Conditioning

The last thing you want is for your trusty air conditioning unit to fail when the heat strikes, so clean the filters and all the dirt and debris that’s accumulated in the system. You can call a professional to help you with this.

Check the Doors and Windows

The weatherstripping of your doors and windows will also get affected by the clashing temperatures. As they play a role in ventilating your home, you’ll want to check if they’re still holding up. Caulk the gaps in the framing and tighten the hinges to keep the doors and windows as weathertight as possible.

Clean the Gutters

Finally, we suggest regularly cleaning your gutters so that when the summer rains come, water properly flows away from your home. Alternatively, you can install a gutter protection system to keep your gutters maintenance-free this season and beyond.

Our team from Handyman Connection of Novi will help you make your home summer-ready. Call us at (248) 255-4080 or fill out our online form for further inquiries.