Stone Life June July 2014 | Page 50

HOMES AND GARDENS Come rain or shine choose the ri efining the seasons is a rather tricky undertaking these days with our seemingly changing and weather climate patterns. Traditionally however June and July signals the transition from spring into summer offering the perfect opportunity for homeowners to give their property a timely D 50 June/July 2014 overhaul both inside and out. Here are five easy-to-do projects that will make your house look great in time for the warmer weather that we’re all hoping for! Whether you want your house to look great for you or for a potential buyer, these simple ideas can go a long way to making your house look better without costing you a lot of money. When it comes to home improvement projects, the best place to start when trying to make your house look better in the spring and summertime is outdoors and in the garden. Bare spots of grass, clumps of dandelions, and other problems in your garden can detract from the home and are easy and relatively cheap to fix. For little money you can buy a bag of bare spot grass seed that is designed to fix those unsightly patches - just follow the simple directions on the bag to get your grass going. Also, there are numerous products sold for the removal of dandelions and other problem weeds. Refreshing the landscaping of the garden is another great way to give your space a new lease of life. This can be a small or large project