About Home: Summer Projects for a Home Makeover

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Home From Diane Schmidt, your About Home Editor When summer finally arrives, it's interesting to note that many passing conversations have turned to home renovations. If you live half the year in a cold, snowy climate, you know that summer is the only time when we can be outdoors or when we can do those house touch-ups that have been nagging us all winter. So, get out those lists then check out these great tips that will take you through home repairs, renovations and easy projects that will add value to your space. Free Tools to Help You Choose House Paint Colors Sometimes all your home needs is a coat of paint in the right color. Choosing the right color and right color combination is always the hardest part, with colors that seem pretty in the can being less so once on the walls. But with these tools you'll be sure to pick the right colors for your style and space. Search Related Topics:  house colors  architecture software  architecture research tools Paint Your House Exterior Without Going Insane Now that you've picked out the perfect colors, check out this great article on how to paint the outside of your home without...well... going insane. If you've ever tried this, you know that the hard part is actually finishing the job. At least for me. I once painted one quarter of one side and gave up. Search Related Topics:  self priming paint  exterior house colors  exterior house preparation seal and patch Garden Design for Small Spaces We recently moved and our garden space is quite a bit smaller than I remembered it to be. And because of that, I've had to carefully plan out the space which isn't as easy as it seems. That's why I turned to this how-to guide on designing the perfect outdoor space even when space is limited. Search Related Topics:  small space gardening  garden design  container gardening Top 10 Interior Repair Tips for Home Sellers Even if you're not planning on selling your home anytime soon, this guide is a great starting point if you're not sure which repairs you should tackle first. It's also useful as a checklist to make sure your home is energy efficient and sound. Search Related Topics:  remodeling  home repair  seller Related Searches Paint Exterior Walls Paint Colors Kitchen Paint Ideas Outside House Paint Paint Homes Featured Articles How to Safely Train Your Horse How to Build Cabinets Get Rid of Summer Stains Cheap Home Decor Ideas How to Remove Carpet Stains The Truth About Wireless Speakers   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Advertisement