Summer marks the beginning of a potential home makeover for ambition DIYers. It’s a season of opportunity – the sun shines, the sky is blue and the outdoors is flooded with light and warmth, creating the ideal environment for home improvement projects. But what types of projects are too ambitious? To find out, Notaro Windows, the leading window and door suppliers in Somerset share advice:
Summer Mission 1: Windows
From wood effect uPVC windows to double glazing in Somerset, early summer is the best time to clean, replace or repair them. Avoid any weather mishaps during the process and reap the benefits of having them in summer, including the peace of mind that they’re ready for winter.
DIY or Go Pro?
Cleaning windows is an easy DIY job, but choose a pro such as Notaro Windows if you want to replace or repair them. Doing it yourself requires an abundance of tools, man power and complex windows knowledge and skills. It will be more efficient to hire an expert pro to install windows in Somerset, rather than take the risk of breaking or properly sealing the window.
Summer Mission 2: Pool Cleaning
For those lucky enough to have a pool in Somerset, its common knowledge that they’re hard work. It should to be properly cleaned and treated for safe swimming. Removing leaves and algae requires specific equipment, and the chemicals to turn it back from green to blue are tricky to measure.
DIY or Go Pro?
Do it yourself! Find a local pool shop and take a sample of pool water in a container. The store will have experts that can measure your chemical levels, and provide tools for you clean the pool, including the chemicals to stabilise it for the rest of the summer. Plus it’s a fun DIY project that gets you out in the sun!
Summer Mission 3: Installing a summer patio
A summer garden patio requires many man hours and a high level of technical skill – you will need to determine the depth so the rain doesn’t bounce onto the wall above, and slope to ensure water drains. Cutting paving slabs also requires specialist tools and mortar knowledge.
DIY or Go Pro?
Hire Notaro Windows – getting every aspect accurate is essential when laying a patio, and one error can be disastrous. A professional such as Notaro Windows who are experts at laying patios in Somerset can get it ready for entertaining in no time!
Summer Mission 4: Guttering
A mission for the experienced handyman who’s not scared of heights. If you’ve noticed your guttering suffered this winter and needs replacing, it’s essential you do it in the summer so it’s ready for winter.
DIY or Go Pro?
Go pro! Guttering installation requires a detailed plan, including cutting and joining the gutters, adding downspouts and outlets, hanging gutter sections, finishing touches and installing the downspouts. It’s a massive job and essential that it’s done properly. Notaro Windows can install guttering in Somerset quickly and efficiently with a 10 year guarantee!
Save time and money by choosing Notaro Windows for any big projects this summer whilst you relax and enjoy the sunshine. Speak to one of our home improvement specialists now on 01278 662298 or email sales@notarowindows.com.