October Home Improvement Projects

September has come and gone, and we are looking forward to all that October brings: pumpkin spice latte’s, Halloween, and cool fall evenings. Our team has found a few projects you can do around the house to get ready for those trick-or-treaters!

Paint your Exterior with a Paint Sprayer

Make quick work of your outdoor paint projects with a paint sprayer, available from any of our three stores! Sprayers cut down on time and are great for big or small projects. Ask one of our associates what type of paint is best to use for your sprayer, and for tips on how to use it. Sprayers are perfect for painting brick, trim, benches, furniture, decks, and more.

You may need: Wagner paint sprayers (check stores for availability and selection), Benjamin Moore paint, plastic liners, tips and accessories

Winterize Your Garden

Now that the harvest season is almost over, it’s time to preserve your garden for the wintertime. There are a few things you should do to prepare: clean all of the weeds out of your garden using hand tools and hoes and use a tarp to protect plants, especially perennials. Also, plant bulbs before the ground freezes, and water all of your plants one last time.

You may need: garden hoes, trowels, tarps

Review Your Insulation Needs

Check to make sure you have adequate insulation in your home to avoid cold air escaping during the winter months. Check your attic – you should have about 10 inches in that space. You should also consult with a contractor, who can use thermal cameras to identify other areas you may be lacking insulation. Also, use spray foam for smaller cracks, and check around doors and windows to make sure those are sealed. You may need a new door sweep if it is letting in too much cold air.

You may need: rolled insulation, spray insulation, door sweeps

Get Ready for Halloween

Halloween may be the spookiest time of the year, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun! Get new LED lights to add a vintage look, carving supplies such as plastic liners and pocket knives, and self-timers and extension cords for lights and inflatable lawn displays! Make sure your home is pristine for the trick-or-treaters with plenty of cleaning supplies and other household goods.

You may need: household cleaners, knives, extension cords, timers, plastic liners

Need help on finding the right products for these projects, or have another project for your home? Count on Cardinal and our expertise to help you find the right supplies and the expertise you need! Please come by one of our locations in Madison, Crozet, and Charlottesville, or you can shop online.