{"id":2027,"date":"2019-09-06T18:52:55","date_gmt":"2019-09-06T18:52:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/?p=2027"},"modified":"2019-09-06T18:52:55","modified_gmt":"2019-09-06T18:52:55","slug":"the-best-home-improvements-to-do-in-the-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/the-best-home-improvements-to-do-in-the-fall\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Home Improvements to Do in the Fall"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labor Day weekend has come and gone, signifying the end of Summer. So what are the best home improvement projects to do in the Fall to get your home in Back-to-school shape? Let\u2019s explore:<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><b>Curb Appeal: Fresh Paint for the Outdoors<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your home\u2019s exterior may have taken quite the sun-beating this Summer. It\u2019s time for a refresh and it\u2019s amazing what a fresh coat of paint can do! One of the easiest home improvement projects you can do is to paint your front door. (Talk about instant gratification!) When in doubt, paint it all white &#8211; that\u2019s what we always say.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2-Lori-Dennis-Interior-Design-Lake-Sherwood-Front-Brick-Exterior-1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-241\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2-Lori-Dennis-Interior-Design-Lake-Sherwood-Front-Brick-Exterior-1.jpg?resize=1080%2C586&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2-Lori-Dennis-Interior-Design-Lake-Sherwood-Front-Brick-Exterior-1.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2-Lori-Dennis-Interior-Design-Lake-Sherwood-Front-Brick-Exterior-1.jpg?resize=300%2C163&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2-Lori-Dennis-Interior-Design-Lake-Sherwood-Front-Brick-Exterior-1.jpg?resize=768%2C416&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2-Lori-Dennis-Interior-Design-Lake-Sherwood-Front-Brick-Exterior-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C555&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Fix Your Home\u2019s Decks for Fall<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also in the realm of your home\u2019s exterior: this is a good time to fix any chipped or warped decks. During the Summer, they most likely got used frequently and could use a refresh to prepare them before the Winter, when a different type of harsh weather will have its way.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1083\" style=\"width: 574px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/2f82c41c0d538d23b900610b7e8d6bae.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1083\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1083\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/2f82c41c0d538d23b900610b7e8d6bae.jpg?resize=564%2C846&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pool Deck Overlooking the Hills\" width=\"564\" height=\"846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/2f82c41c0d538d23b900610b7e8d6bae.jpg?w=564&amp;ssl=1 564w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/2f82c41c0d538d23b900610b7e8d6bae.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1083\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Build to take advantage of the beautiful view of the Hills, this deck wraps around this Los Angeles home and is fenced in by black modern hand rails.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><b>Mend Any Yard Mending<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get those green thumbs out and get to work on the yard &#8211; now\u2019s a great time to start looking to the seasons ahead, planting Spring bulbs like pansies and daffodils or cool-season vegetables in your edible garden like carrots and kale.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/18-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-SOCAL-CONTRACTOR-VENICE-GARDEN.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2028\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/18-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-SOCAL-CONTRACTOR-VENICE-GARDEN.jpg?resize=1080%2C1620&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/18-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-SOCAL-CONTRACTOR-VENICE-GARDEN.jpg?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/18-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-SOCAL-CONTRACTOR-VENICE-GARDEN.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/18-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-SOCAL-CONTRACTOR-VENICE-GARDEN.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/18-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-SOCAL-CONTRACTOR-VENICE-GARDEN.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/18-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-SOCAL-CONTRACTOR-VENICE-GARDEN.jpg?resize=1080%2C1620&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/18-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-SOCAL-CONTRACTOR-VENICE-GARDEN.jpg?w=2160&amp;ssl=1 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>New Roofing<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it\u2019s to repair leaks (which you most certainly don\u2019t want to wait to repair!) or merely cosmetic damage, new roofing brings with it a sense of security in your home. You work hard for that roof overhead, make sure it\u2019s sound!<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2906-Tennsyon-83.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1882\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2906-Tennsyon-83.jpg?resize=1080%2C722&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2906-Tennsyon-83.jpg?w=3600&amp;ssl=1 3600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2906-Tennsyon-83.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2906-Tennsyon-83.jpg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2906-Tennsyon-83.jpg?resize=1024%2C684&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2906-Tennsyon-83.jpg?resize=1080%2C722&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2906-Tennsyon-83.jpg?w=2160&amp;ssl=1 2160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2906-Tennsyon-83.jpg?w=3240&amp;ssl=1 3240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Window Replacement<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Window replacement is one of those projects that gets overlooked and yet has one of the highest ratings of consumer satisfaction of any home improvement project. Homeowners are always extremely happy with a window update and can feel the improvement immediately! Give our friends at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lionwindowsanddoors.com\">Lion Windows &amp; Door<\/a> a call for the best deals and customer service on Southern Californian window replacement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-28-at-12.43.39-PM.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1275\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-28-at-12.43.39-PM.png?resize=1080%2C532&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows and doors for indoor outdoor lifestyle in Southern California\" width=\"1080\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-28-at-12.43.39-PM.png?w=2040&amp;ssl=1 2040w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-28-at-12.43.39-PM.png?resize=300%2C148&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-28-at-12.43.39-PM.png?resize=768%2C378&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-28-at-12.43.39-PM.png?resize=1024%2C504&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-28-at-12.43.39-PM.png?resize=1080%2C532&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Clean Gutters &amp; Home Exterior<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of those unglamorous projects- another one that gets thrown on the backburner, but it\u2019s as good a time as any to get it done! The weather is still warm out and make sure they\u2019re cleaned out before filling up with Fall leaves. And while you\u2019re at it &#8211; you may want to power wash the outside of your home. When was the last time that was done?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Labor Day weekend has come and gone, signifying the end of Summer. So what are the best home improvement projects to do in the Fall to get your home in Back-to-school shape? Let\u2019s explore: Curb Appeal: Fresh Paint for the Outdoors Your home\u2019s exterior may have taken quite the sun-beating this Summer. 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