4 Home Improvement Projects for July

We hope that you are enjoying your summer! July is a great time to reconnect with family and friends and relax outdoors. Our team has a few projects to do around the house that will help to make any repairs and give you peace of mind while you entertain or relax. Check out our top 4 home improvement projects for July!

1) Replace siding

Take a walk around your house and inspect your siding. Maybe there are some holes in the siding from storms or the lawnmower, or it can start peeling. Over time, siding can also begin to warp, rot, or become soft. These are all signs they might need replacing. Also, if you are looking to add on to your home or build a building and need to match your siding, we may be able to help. If you or your contractor bought siding from us and have an account, we can most likely look up what you used on your home. We offer a variety of brands, such as James Hardie, Allura, and Mastic.

See also: Siding and Exterior Trim: Adding Character and Style to Your Home

2) Clean outdoor lights

July is a great time to check your outdoor lights, whether you have sconces outside your front porch or floodlights under your covered porch. Clean out any leaves, beehives, or other debris that has built up around your outdoor lights. Use a rag to wipe around your fixtures. Need to replace light bulbs? We have all varieties available in Madison and Crozet!

3) Prevent pests

Whether you have pests lingering around your outdoor garden, or bugs that won’t leave you alone on your patio, Cardinal has you covered! Our Crozet store has a display of mosquito repellent lanterns, bait stations, and more, and our Madison and Crozet stores have insect repellents. We also carry pest control products for your garden and home, including ant and bee spray. Shop our online store for our full selection of insect and pest control products!

4) Check for concrete cracks

Inspect your garage, carport, or any other areas for cracks in the concrete. Hairline cracks often occur from drying or heat and are generally near the surface. However, some of them can be severe, meaning they are a few millimeters wide. All of our stores carry concrete patch for your home. If you are unsure if further repairs need to be done, it is best to contact a contractor or carpenter for a closer look.

Need help finding the right products or a little advice to complete these top Home Improvement projects for July? Count on Cardinal and our expertise to help you find the right supplies and the expertise you need! Come by one of our locations in Madison, Crozet, and Charlottesville, or you can shop online.