Almost all homeowners want to update their exteriors, either for their own enjoyment or to boost curb appeal to sell their homes. However, many become discouraged when they learn that it can take weeks or even months to make updates.
Did you know that there are quick exterior projects you can do to update your home in a day or less?
Whether you tackle them DIY-style or hire a professional, there are several projects that anyone (and we mean anyone) can handle to have a fresh exterior in less than 24 hours. In this blog, you’ll learn about the different projects you can do to update your home’s exterior in less than a day!
Install a Pet Door
No doubt about it, our pets are a part of the family. Most of us are willing to do just about anything for our furry friends, especially when it's easy and affordable. Start making your pets' lives more enjoyable today by installing a high-quality pet door. This project takes about four to six hours when done by a pro. If you’re looking to tackle this yourself, consider purchasing a door that comes with a pet door already installed.
Ace Handyman Pro Tip: We recommend the Hale Pet Door. American made and with a five-year warranty, these pet doors will make loving your home easier and your pets happier.
Our multi-skilled craftsmen can install a pet door with ease! Check out our Pet Door Package to learn more.
Paint or Replace Your Front Door
Another quick exterior project that can be done in a day or less is painting or replacing your front door. Giving your front door a new or trending color is one of the easiest ways to boost curb appeal. Repainting your front door takes about three to five hours plus dry time.
If you’re wanting to really change the look of your exterior, you can opt for a door replacement. Replacing it can take about four to six hours, or two to four hours when taken care of by a professional.
Power Washing
Maintaining the exterior of your home, deck, or patio can seem like a daunting task at times. Sometimes, all it takes is cleaning off all the dirt, loose grass, and leaves to make your exterior look gorgeous again!
Power washing the exterior of your home, concrete areas, or deck is one of the easiest ways to make a huge impact on the look of your home in a day or less. Depending on how big your home is, if you use a professional, and how much dirt there is, power washing the exterior can take anywhere from one to six hours.
Ace Handyman Pro Tip: Hire a professional to power wash your exterior. We recommend this because pros have the experience to know the intensity of a power washer and are less likely to cause damage to a house.
Deck and Fence Repairs
Cleaning and repairing your deck and fencing might seem like one of the more time-consuming tasks you can do to update your exterior. However, if the repairs and touchups are simple or straightforward, they can likely be done within a day!
Repairs such as tightening loose handrails or replacing loose boards/steps are fairly straightforward and will make your deck safer. But if there are repairs that need to be done that are more complicated, you’ll want to call in the professionals.
At Ace Handyman Services, we offer an Outdoor Tune-Up package that takes about four hours to complete! An outdoor tune-up will not only improve the aesthetics of your home's exterior, but also can decrease the chance of having costlier, larger projects down the road. Our multi-skilled craftsmen have the tools, knowledge, and experience to help you love your outdoor space this summer! This package includes:
- A review of your current exterior property.
- Locating and fixing loose boards & screws
- Locating and fixing loose handrails
- Locating and fixing loose steps
- Inspecting fence, fixing loose slats and tightening screws
- Inspecting the gate and making any needed repairs or adjustments
- Recommending safety enhancements
- Cleaning up after the job
Weatherproofing Doors and Windows
Weatherproofing is a cost-effective method to increase the comfort in your home and reduce energy bills. Drafty windows or space around a door are quite common. The application of caulk and weather-stripping will stop these drafts and save you money.
The ability to do this project in a day depends on the number of windows and doors you have and how caulking and weatherstripping that needs to be done. Small touchups or individual windows and doors can easily be weatherproofed in one day.
While some home projects can take weeks or months, there are several quick exterior projects you can do in a day to update your home. At Ace Handyman Services, we have developed Pre-Built Packages with you in mind and many that can be done in a day or less!
Our goal is to make it easy to choose packages that make sense for your home and your needs. If your exterior could use an update in a day or less, we offer:
Our multi-skilled craftsmen are able to efficiently and effectively complete the projects in this blog and make your house exactly what you want it to be. Contact us today to find out more about our Pre-Build Packages or to book an estimate!