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DIY done simple: 5 projects
you can tackle in a weekend
Th is time of year was made for DIY
projects. Th e weather is perfect, the projects
have mounted, you’ve got the time
and the motivation. Now if only you had
the budget.
Not to worry, DIY doesn’t have to be
synonymous with expensive! Th ere are
plenty of impactful DIY projects that can
be tackled quickly and aff ordably in just a
single weekend. Below is a list of fi ve projects
that you can use to scratch that project
itch without putting a noticeable dent
in your wallet.
• Seal the gaps. Hidden gaps and cracks
in your home could be allowing air to
escape, making the temperature in the
house more diffi cult to regulate and
your energy bill more expensive than
it needs to be. Seal these gaps with an
innovative air-sealing insulating foam
to help protect against air and moisture
infi ltration. It will create a tighter building
envelope that helps to reduce your
energy waste and your monthly bill.
• A fresh coat of paint. How many times
have you walked by that wall, those cabinets
or that wooden chair and thought,
“I need to repaint that”? Well, now’s
the time. Painting small spaces and furniture
yourself is a small, inexpensive
project that can be fi nished in a single
weekend. So start picking colors today.
Once you’re done, you can feel proud
knowing that you put in the hard work
to give your home a fresh look.
• Ward off vermin. You’re not the only
one who’s happy to see that warmer
weather has arrived. Vermin of the
mammal, reptile or insect variety will
also be more active during the warmer
months and they may set their sights
on your home. GREAT STUFF(TM)
Pestblock Insulating Foam Sealant helps
block vermin from entering your home
through gaps, cracks and holes. Spray
the foam to block these points of entry
and the only guests you’ll greet this season
are those you actually invited.
• Update your window treatments. If
“treatment” is a generous word when
describing the accent pieces around
your windows, it’s time for an upgrade.
Whether curtains, blinds or drapes,
window treatments can be as cost eff ective
as you want them to be, so don’t be
afraid to be picky. And once you fi nd
treatments that appeal to you, use them
to block the sun on the hottest days to
reduce your energy expenses.
• Expand your DIY. Your DIY projects
don’t have to be confi ned to your
home; they can also involve your boat,
your RV or your other vehicles. GREAT
STUFF(TM) Multipurpose Black Foam
Sealant can be used to fi ll unwanted gaps
and cracks in vehicles, allowing you to
cruise into vacation with no worries.
You can scratch that DIY itch without
a month-long commitment or completely
draining your bank account. All you
have to do is pick the projects that match
your budget, your time frame and your
goals, and get to work. And when they’re
done, you’ll have the rest of the season to
enjoy your new and improved home. To
fi nd more simple projects you can tackle
with GREAT STUFF(TM) Insulating
Foam Sealant, visit greatstuff .dow.com.
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