Labor Day Projects for Your Pacific Northwest Home

With the last summer holiday right around the corner, you probably have a few things you need to get done. Labor Day weekend is typically the end of summer. The kids are back to school and fall is just around the corner! You still have time to squeeze in a project or two before the weather really changes. You will find everything you need to complete your projects at Greenwood Hardware.

Deck and Patio Sprucing Up

Give your deck and patio a little love after a long, hot summer. If you haven’t stained your deck this year, now is a great time to do it. Add a sealer to the wood to help protect it from the heavy rains that are sure to be headed to the Pacific Northwest. Don’t forget about your lawn furniture. Adding a fresh coat of paint or a new coat of stain will help spruce it up for the last month of outdoor barbecues.

Garage Clean Out

Clean out the garage and get ready to store things away for the winter. Have an end-of-summer yard sale if you need to. Get rid of things you don’t use or need to make room for the things you do. Spend some time organizing your tools and toys. Use large hooks to hang items from the ceiling to take advantage of every bit of space.

Give the Windows Some Love

Clean the windows! Give the windows a good cleaning, inside and out. Clean the window sills and check for any cracks around the windows. Add foam insulation strips or caulking to seal up any cracks. This will save you a lot of money during the winter. On those long winter days when you are staring out the window, you want them to be as clean as possible. Make sure you get the second story windows as well.

Paint the House

If you have been thinking about painting the outside of your house, now is the time to do it. The weather isn’t too hot or too cold. Giving your home a fresh coat of paint will help protect it from the harsh winter weather while making it look brand new. If you don’t want to paint the whole house, consider painting the window trim and shutters to add a little something different.

Take advantage of the last days of summer and take care of those little things you have been putting off. You will find paint, brushes and all the other tools and supplies you need to make your projects a success at Greenwood Hardware. Come on in, or contact us today.