Every year, the arrival of spring brings more time outdoors, more sunshine, and all of those spring home improvement projects you’ve been waiting to tackle.
But before you load up your toolbox and start navigating your spring home improvement to-do list, consider a smart way to earn while you shop.
By purchasing your home improvement gift cards through RaiseRight for stores like Lowe’s, Home Depot, Menard’s, Ace Hardware, Fleet Farm, Amazon, Walmart, and more, you can earn up to 20% for your organization or fundraising program. Learn more about how RaiseRight works here.
Ready to get started? Let’s dive into our top seven spring home improvement ideas to spruce up and revitalize your space.
Read more: 8 Ways to Freshen Up Your Home for Spring
1. Open a new door to spring
Installing an attractive new entry door is an excellent way to enjoy walking out into fresh spring air. A new exterior door can also enhance your home’s attractiveness, especially in a dynamic red or the ever-popular black.
Not to mention, if you opt for a thick-gauge steel door unit with a smart lock, you can:
- Increase your home’s safety and security
- Earn a security discount of up to 5% on your homeowner’s insurance
- Recoup the project cost at resale
2. Boost your address visibility
How easily can you see your street address on a dark or stormy night? Whether it’s emergency services or friends coming over for dinner, a high-visibility street number on your property is a big help to you and others.
Consider:
- A switch to large, easy-to-read numerals
- Lighting that illuminates your address
- High contrast between numerals and background
- Secondary placement, such as stenciled address numbers on concrete steps
3. Replace your garage door
Among spring home improvement ideas, replacing a garage door is at the top of the list for increasing home equity. According to national average figures in Remodeling’s 2023 Cost vs. Value Report, a new garage door recoups 102.7% of the project cost at resale.
4. Upgrade your mailbox
A new mailbox can enhance your home’s curb appeal and provide another opportunity to improve address visibility.
Choose a mailbox that matches your home’s style and color, or choose one that contrasts it. Alternatively, you can opt for a plain black mailbox you can decorate as a family.
5. Build or expand a deck
One of the best ways to enjoy the spring weather at home is to have a comfortable outdoor space. And the good news is that basic decks with patio furniture can be installed in just about any outdoor space.
If you have a larger budget and room for it, consider adding or enhancing a deck with:
- Built-in seating and lighting
- Multiple levels
- Screened-in spaces to protect against insects
- Grilling and cooking space and features
Deck-building is also another path to increasing your home’s value, potentially yielding a 40-50% return on investment when you sell your home or get it appraised for home equity valuation.
6. Stain your deck
Already have a wood deck you love? Staining and sealing it will go a long way toward preserving its functionality and appeal for a low investment of money and time. Plan to:
- Pressure-wash the deck 48 hours in advance to prep it for staining
- Apply stain to boards with a pad or roller
- Use a brush to apply stain between boards
- Apply two coats of stain (unless your deck is made of extremely dense hardwood)
7. Review and enhance danger detection
Most states require set numbers and types of fire alarm systems in homes, but there are more advanced options to keep your family and property safe from harm. Start with a review of the systems and detectors you have in place. Check function, and replace batteries.
In addition to ensuring safety, many sensors and detectors also help you save on homeowner’s insurance, including:
- Water leak detection sensors (average 3% savings)
- Water shutoff devices (average 3% savings)
- Freeze alarms with remote temperature adjustments (2-5% savings)
- Gas leak detection (3-5% savings)
- Smart home technology with fire and burglar alarms (up to 6% savings)
Earn with every DIY home improvement project
Before you invest in sensors, stain, or a steel door, don’t forget to choose a home improvement store that partners with RaiseRight. As you transform your home, you can also benefit your favorite nonprofit, church, or your child's school, sports team, or music program.
If you’re not earning with RaiseRight yet, here’s a brief overview of how it works:
- Enroll your organization with RaiseRight, or join an existing program.
- Shop gift cards for hundreds of brands you know and love—beyond home improvement stores, you’ll also find Amazon, Starbucks, McDonald’s, CVS, and everything in between.
- Instantly earn anywhere from 1 to 20% back with every gift card purchase, and use those gift cards to pay for purchases the same way you’d use cash or credit card.
With RaiseRight, families can easily raise money to help offset costs for tuition, sports equipment, music instruments, travel fees, donations, and more—without spending an extra dime.
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