Home Improvement Projects for August

As we wind down towards the end of the summer, this time of year is best used to wrap up anything from the summer and get a head start on fall. As families head back into a regular fall routine with work and sports, it is valuable to knock those projects out early while you can! Here is our list of 5 projects to complete this August.

1) Seal your driveway

Over time, pavement from driveways deteriorates with the combined factors of water, ice, gasoline, and oil. Some of the signs that your driveway might need to be sealed are loose gravel, cracks in the driveway, and stains. Sealing your driveway will double its lifetime and save the headache of future repairs. Our stores carry select driveway sealer products – ask our sales team for the best product and any tips to take care of particular areas that might need more attention. After applying, stay off your driveway for 48 hours.

2) Check hoses and sprinklers

The fall is a great time to plant any new grass seed, and August is optimal for checking your watering system. If you need to get a new sprinkler, take a look at how large of an area you’ll need to cover – we offer small-scale and larger fan sprinklers in Madison and Crozet. Test out your sprinkler to make sure it is working, and make sure you do not need any other connections or parts for your sprinkler system.

3) Finish any lingering summer projects

Have anything around the house that you wanted to get done this summer but couldn’t find the time to do it? Now is the time to get those projects out of the way before the busyness of fall arrives! Maybe there is that one room you want to paint or freshen up – check out our Benjamin Moore paints and stains! We have also built a do-it-yourself section on our website full of potential projects and home improvement tips, from refinishing furniture to pressure-washing your deck and more.

4) Pre-Fall cleaning

Related to the previous post above, get some of your fall projects done early or prepped this month! Does your deck need one last power wash for the season? Have you cleaned those out-of-sight, out-of-mind areas of your home like refrigerator coils, ceiling fan blades, and exhaust fans? Replaced your air filters? Stop in our stores to get all of your essentials, or discover more items you may need around the house!

Need help finding the right products or a little advice to complete these top Home Improvement projects for August? 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.