July: Yard, shed, garage and tools. Being outdoors in midsummer makes this a good time to get outdoor tools and equipment in order.Get rid of broken tools and those you no longer needSort through gardening supplies Toss worn-out outdoor furnishings and decorIf you’ve been collecting items to sell, hold a yard sale this month. At the end of the day, take unsold items to a charity donation centerHabit to cultivate: Keep everything in your garage or shed on shelving, not on the floor. This helps prevent accumulating a pileup of junk and keeps your gear cleaner.
After. An addition to the back raised the roof and allowed for a new balcony. The new hardscape walls and outdoor fireplace surround were created from brick pulled off the house during the renovation. The design team added a new trellised dining area off the kitchen. “Challenging, interesting, rewarding and creative are great descriptors for this whole home transformation,” Elston says.More home tours: Apartments | Small Homes | Colorful Homes | Contemporary Homes | Eclectic Homes | Farmhouses | Midcentury Homes | Modern Homes | Ranch Homes | Traditional Homes | Transitional Homes | All
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