{"id":5561,"date":"2022-06-21T13:20:50","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T20:20:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/?p=5561"},"modified":"2022-06-21T13:20:51","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T20:20:51","slug":"8-tips-to-prepare-your-home-for-summer-weather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/8-tips-to-prepare-your-home-for-summer-weather","title":{"rendered":"8 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Summer Weather"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The summer season is upon us, and longer and warmer days are coming! And since we are done with spring, it is time to prep your home for the upcoming months. Like you would winterize your home in the colder months, it’s time to do the opposite and prepare your home for the warmer days.<\/em> But why is it so important to do this, you might ask? One of the biggest reasons is that you will be able to cool your home better. Therefore, here are eight tips to prepare your home for summer weather<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Start to prepare your home for summer by deep cleaning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Spring is the perfect time to start\npreparing for the hot summer weather, but if you are behind, there is still\ntime to catch up! There is more light each day, which gives us all more energy.\nWe are more likely to be motivated on a sunny day than on a cold and gray\none.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best way to start the\npreparations is by deep cleaning your house<\/a>. A lot of dust accumulates over the winter <\/strong>that you\nmight not see due to the lack of natural light. Clean your curtains, carpets,\nchandeliers, and light bulbs. Also, wash your winter bedding before you put it\naway. Make sure you remove any stubborn stains that didn’t disappear the first\ntime you washed them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, you can move your cabinets\nand wardrobes and remove the accumulated debris behind them. Do everything that\nyou have been avoiding cleaning up until now. Once you finish, you will feel\nbetter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get rid of the clutter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Set aside some time to declutter\nyour home<\/strong>. Once you start, you will see that there are many things that you\nforgot you owned or that you haven\u2019t used for a long time. Get rid of those\nitems. They are just cluttering your space and collecting dust. Consider\ngifting things that are not damaged and recycling those that are.<\/em> You can\neven organize a garage sale and collect some money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If seasonal items take up a lot of\nspace in your garage, you can opt to rent a storage unit<\/strong> and keep all your\nitems there. But know that things like electronics, wooden furniture, and art\npieces need special attention. To ensure they remain intact<\/a>, get a climate-controlled unit. This means that the\ntemperature will not fluctuate and that they will keep their original shape.<\/em>\nYou could consider turning your garage into a gym or an art studio once you\nremove everything!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prepare your ceiling fans for the summer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ceiling fans are an excellent\nalternative for those that do not have AC. However, they are notorious for\ncollecting dust, especially when you don’t use them. Get your duster and\nstart removing the all the dust off the blades<\/em>. Make sure they work\ncorrectly. This way, you will have enough time to repair them before the most\nintense part of the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prep your grill<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Warm weather means it\u2019s barbecue\ntime!<\/strong> If you took care of your grill at the end of the last summer, this\nwill be quick maintenance clean. However, if you didn’t, get ready to scrape!\nYou can use special metal brushes with some dish soap to remove the carbon\nand grease<\/em>. Clean it well inside and out. Make it all nice and shiny before\nyou can officially start using it this grilling season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Change the filters on your AC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

AC is essential during the summer.\nThis is why you should make sure it’s ready for use. Apart from removing the\ndust, make sure to change your filter.<\/strong> It would be best to change it\nevery 90 days or less, but we know that it’s easy to forget once you start\nusing it. Therefore, now is the time to do it because your AC will be more\nefficient.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paint your home with light colors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that the color of\nyour home can help you combat the summer heat<\/em>? Lighter colors reflect heat\naway from your home, while darker colors absorb it. Therefore, choose light\npaint to paint your home<\/strong>. You will upgrade your home with a fresh coat of\npaint and make it cooler for the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can add curtains and blinds\nas extra protection from the heat<\/em>. They also reflect the heat away. These\nsmall changes will not cost you a lot but will make a huge difference this\nsummer. If you feel adventurous, paint the inside of your home. Choose a fun color<\/a> and give your home a new and fresh look.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Waterproof your deck<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There\nis nothing better than spending time outside sipping some lemonade while kids\nplay. If you want to enjoy your outdoor space this summer, check your deck<\/strong>.\nInspect it to see if there is any damage and make sure to waterproof it. Water\ncan deteriorate your deck if you don’t have the right protection. First, clean\nyour deck, and once it dries, apply the waterproof sealant. It will need one\nday to dry, and then you can bring your summer furniture. By waterproofing\nyour deck, you protect it from mold and mildew, which will help your deck last\nfor years to come!<\/em> Additionally, a beautiful deck can increase your home value<\/a> which is great if you plan on selling it in the future.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clean your gutters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During the winter and spring, a lot\nof debris, such as leaves and twigs, can build up in your gutters. Make sure to\nclean your gutters to prepare them for the summer<\/strong>. Clean gutters will\nkeep the moisture from penetrating your home. You can either clean them\nyourself or hire a professional to do it for you. Once your gutters are clean,\nyou will be able to see if there are any damaged areas. If you see anything,\nmake sure to repair it as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you can see, there are many ways to prepare your home for summer weather. Of course, there are many more things that you can do, but these are just some of the essentials.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The summer season is upon us, and longer and warmer days are coming! And since we are done with spring, it is time to prep your home for the upcoming months. Like you would winterize your home in the colder months, it’s time to do the opposite and prepare your home for the warmer days. … Continue reading 8 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Summer Weather<\/span> →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[774,419,5651],"tags":[462,59,3317],"yst_prominent_words":[6315,1081,6318,6314,4099,6313,546,6311,6317,1324,1268,6316,1282,6309,6310,1527,1003,978,6312,1111],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5561"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5561"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5561\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5566,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5561\/revisions\/5566"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5561"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5561"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5561"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=5561"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}