Spring Home Improvement Projects

The cold and dreary days of winter are behind us and we can finally look forward to sunshine and warm weather. Inevitably, we’ll be spending more time outdoors, cooking on the grill and lounging in our backyards. But, it’s also time to tackle those home improvement projects you’ve been putting off since last summer. C&R Building Supply has highlighted 5 easy and inexpensive spring home improvement projects to spruce up the exterior of your home. Many of these can be completed in a single afternoon! To purchase the supplies, paint and materials you’ll need to get these projects completed, visit our Philadelphia building supply shop.

5 Spring DIY Home Improvement Projects

Stain your Deck: An easy and inexpensive spring home improvement project that will pay off in the long run. Not only will staining your deck transform your outdoor space, it will also preserve the wood. Make sure to give your deck a good power washing before applying the stain.
Projected Cost: $50 – $200

Repair Screen Door: Rips and tears in your screen door can let in mosquitoes, flies and other nuisance bugs. With a few tools you can easily fix these holes yourself. If you’re looking for an upgrade, you can always opt to replace your screen door.
Projected Cost: $100 (repair), $300+ (replace)

Build a Fire Pit: A fire pit is an investment you can use for most of the year and can even add value to your home. Your family will love relaxing by the fire pit, enjoying the summer air and making s’mores. C&R Building Supply created an easy DIY Guide to Build your Own Backyard Fire Pit – saving you hundreds.
Projected Cost: $200

Re-caulk Windows: Now that your air conditioning is going to be running up your electric bill, there’s no need to for your money to leak out of drafty windows. Spend an afternoon re-caulking your windows and door seals to ensure your home is properly sealed.
Projected Cost: $75

Update Exterior Fixtures & Hardware: Give the exterior of your home a little face lift by replacing your exterior fixtures with new, updated ones. Replace your door handles, address display and lighting to easily personalize your home.
Projected Cost: $50+ (depending on the extent of your replacements)

Buy Building Supplies & Material in Philadelphia

To successfully tackle the above projects and get all the materials you’ll need, visit C&R Building Supply in Philadelphia, PA. Our building supply shop has a large inventory of paints & stains, lumber, windows & doors, hardware and so much more. The staff will be more than happy to go over your spring home improvement project and guide you through the store to ensure you get all of the building supplies you’ll need. For more information, give us a call at 215-462-0505 or stop by during normal business hours.

Note: Project prices are estimates based on the cost of materials at the time this blog was written. Prices can fluctuate depending on the size of your project and cost of material in your state. C&R Building Supply is not responsible for a difference in pricing and does not make guarantees about any costs.