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DIY done simple: 5 projects you can tackle in a weekend
This time of year was made for
DIY projects. The 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! There
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.
Courtesy BPT
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