With spring in full swing, May is the perfect time to refresh, repair and prepare your home for the months ahead. Here are a few seasonal tips and project ideas to help you protect your investment and enjoy your home even more this season.
1. Freshen up your home’s exterior details
Spring is a great time to schedule exterior painting projects. Get Dwell’s EPA-certified, veteran craftspeople bring more than 25 years of experience and use premium products, including Benjamin Moore paints, to deliver beautiful, long-lasting results. From doors and window trim to shutters, mailboxes and fences, we can help refresh the details that make your home look its best this season.
2. Upgrade your windows and doors
Old or worn windows and doors can hurt your home’s appearance, make rooms less comfortable and drive up utility bills. Replacing them can improve energy efficiency, performance and overall beauty while giving your home a cleaner, more updated look. Get Dwell installs high-quality windows and doors from trusted brands, including Marvin®, with trained, professional installers focused on lasting results.
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3. Get your garden growing
With the danger of frost behind us, May is the perfect time to plant gardens, containers and raised beds with flowers, herbs and vegetables. Stop by your neighborhood family-owned hardware store for potting soil, compost, mulch, fertilizer, planters, gardening tools and tomato cages. Many also carry a great selection of plants, and if you need help getting started, their staff can offer advice and guidance.
4. Upgrade your outdoor spaces with custom planters
Why settle for store-bought planter boxes when you can have them custom built to fit your space and style? Get Dwell creates one-of-a-kind planter boxes, from large outdoor planters to smaller window boxes and everything in between. We can build them in a range of outdoor woods and exterior-grade materials, then work with you to bring your vision to life.
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5. Fix gutter issues before they spread
Gutters and downspouts do more than finish the look of your home — they help protect it from costly water damage. When they are not working properly, water can pool around the foundation, damage landscaping and lead to basement moisture problems. Get Dwell provides gutter and downspout repair and replacement services, from small fixes to full-house replacements, using high-quality, warrantied solutions suited to your home. We will identify problem areas, explain your options and recommend practical, cost-effective repairs.
Chicago-tested gutter guards can help keep debris out and reduce the need for frequent gutter cleaning.
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“Good fences make good neighbors”
—Robert Frost
6. Give your fence and gate new life
Even a strong fence is vulnerable to wear and damage over time. Heavy winds and rain can break boards, loosen gates or cause sections to fail, while sun, moisture and freezing weather gradually wear fencing down. Get Dwell repairs all types of fences and gates, from simple fixes to more complex repairs, including wood, chain link, wrought iron, aluminum, composite, steel and vinyl. When a fence is beyond repair or your needs have changed, we can also install a new fence or gate that better suits your property.
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7. Give Mom a kitchen refresh she’ll love
A few thoughtful updates can give your kitchen a fresh new look just in time for Mother’s Day and spring entertaining. Consider new countertops, a new backsplash or the addition of an island to improve both style and function. If your cabinets are in good shape, today’s refinishing technology can give them a factory-quality painted finish, often in about a week. And when you hire Get Dwell, you can still use your kitchen during the project, including in the evenings when you need it most.
Let’s bring Mom’s ideas to life
8. Refresh your screened-in porch for summer
Now is a great time to check your screened-in porch for holes, tears and other wear. Get Dwell can repair damaged screens, fix worn wood or trim, repaint or stain surfaces and take care of the small repairs that help your porch feel clean, comfortable and ready for summer. A refreshed porch keeps pests out and gives you a more inviting space to relax all season long.
Get your porch ready for summer
9. Refresh and restore your home’s exterior
Chicago weather can be especially tough on home exteriors, particularly this far north and this close to the lake. That is why siding, stucco and other exterior surfaces should ideally be inspected each year to keep them well maintained and protecting your home as they were designed to do. Most of the siding work Get Dwell performs involves repair and restoration, but when you need or want an upgrade, we are glad to help. Today’s siding options include durable, low-maintenance materials that can enhance your home’s appearance, increase its value and reduce future upkeep. We help homeowners choose quality, warrantable solutions that make sense for their homes and stand up to Chicago’s weather extremes.
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10. Get ahead of basement water issues
In the Chicago area, basement water issues are often a matter of when, not if. Get Dwell assesses your entire property, including your basement, to identify potential trouble spots and recommend practical solutions. By looking beyond a single leak or problem area, we help homeowners take a more complete approach to keeping basements safe, dry and trouble-free.
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Need help with a spring project? Get Dwell is here to help with repairs, updates and improvements so you can relax and enjoy your home all summer!