The nine best summer home renovation projects

costs. Even if you feel comfortable doing the project on your own, it can be beneficial to use a professional team. Vinyl siding is there to protect your home from moisture, and a poor installation can lead to water damage.

Power Wash Your Home

that will likely give you a high return when you sell your home. you'll also be excited over the cuts to your home energy costs in summer and winter by replacing drafty windows.

Reseal Your Driveway

With Memorial Day weekend here and summer on its way, it's time to enjoy fun in the sun. But the season isn't all about barbeques and vacations—this is a great time to tackle some home improvement projects. Whether it's an improvement to your house or yard, the warmest months of the year provide plenty of opportunity to improve the look and, better yet, the value of your home.

Make your home ready-to-sell with these simple, effective home renovation projects. Potential buyers love to see these upgrades, and they can help move along the process if your buyer requests an inspection.

Here are nine of the best home improvements you should plan to tackle over the summer months.

Install New Siding

you can make your home look brand new by changing the color and style of your siding. However, this is more than a cosmetic improvement. Loose or missing siding can affect your home's weather resistance and lead to higher heating and cooling

If your siding is in good shape, your home might just need a refresh. Power washing your home and walkways can help cut the grit and grime built up over the winter and spring. While you can do this chore on your own by either buying or renting a power washer, you may want to use a professional company. If your home is particularly large, professionals have the personnel and equipment to do a more efficient job and get to areas you may struggle with.

Replace the Roof

This is a repair many homeowners dread. But if your home needs a new roof, summer is a great time to have the project taken care of, as new shingles require heat to form a weathertight seal. The lifespan of a roof can be up to 20 years or more. Delaying a roof replacement can lead to leaks, which could result in water damage and mold.

Replace Your Windows

Winter may still be months away, but summer is the time to replace inefficient windows. The cold weather will sneak up on you, and old windows can lead to a chilly, drafty house. While this isn't the most exciting home improvement project, it is one

Give your asphalt an extension on its lifespan by resealing it. Sealing your driveway can last up to 10 years. you may have to reseal your driveway more often depending on where you live. areas with rainy and snowy winters, as well as areas with hot, steamy summers, will need more frequent sealings.

Add a Deck

Summer is the time of year for outdoor entertaining, and you can extend your living space by adding a deck to your home. a wooden deck can be a strong investment, as it can help increase the value of your home when it comes time to sell it. If you already have a deck, take a weekend to strip and stain it. It can give your home a huge appearance upgrade.

New Garage Door

your garage door can take a beating. Whether it’s a miscalculated parking attempt or from a rough game of pickup basketball, your garage door can easily become dented and scraped up. Sometimes a coating of paint just won't be enough, so taking time over the summer to change out your door can be a great renovation. Not only will it increase curb appeal, but this is another renovation that increases home value.

Spruce Up Your Landscaping

Depending on the layout of your yard, you have almost limitless possibilities for upgrading your landscaping. There are a number of plants, trees, and flowers that will make your home the envy of the neighborhood. Best of all, most of these projects can be done yourself.

Replace the Gutters

Gutters are an important part of your home that channel water away from your roof and foundation. But if they are worn out, it can lead to leaking inside your home. New gutters can also give your home an appearance upgrade and instantly improve your curb appeal. Not only are they available in classic white, but also in black and copper upgrades which surely add a classy, rich detail that makes your home stand out.

By adding some of these projects to your calendar, you can have peace of mind knowing your home is in good shape, allowing you to enjoy some rest and relaxation this summer. Enjoy the Memorial Day weekend and the official kickoff to the summer season.

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Cape May among Top 10 Beach Towns in the Country

By Steffen Klenk

Last week, the City of Cape May received a huge shoutout from one of youTube’s biggest creators. Jimmy Briggs, the content creator behind World according to Briggs, has been making top 10 lists about places in the United States for the past five years and has recently hit one million subscribers. The channel informs viewers on places you may, or may not, want to visit, with relevant facts and statistics.

Briggs recently unveiled a list of Top 10 Beach Towns Nobody Knows about. Cape May ranked number two overall. “Cape May is a small town on the coast of New Jersey and is known for its beaches and it’s Victorian architecture”, Briggs describes in the video. “It’s also got a really nice atmosphere.” The town itself has a year-round population of over 2,000 residents and an average yearly temperature of 52 degrees.

With summertime quickly approaching, many will be looking for that perfect getaway spot. Lucky enough for us South Jersey residents, Cape May is just a short drive down the Parkway or Route 9 and makes for a perfect day trip or mini getaway.

To watch the full video, go to www. youtube.com/watch?v=vj0-iX7eCEy