Working for the weekend… Top five Labor Day weekend projects
CHICAGO, GURNEE, NAPERVILLE, TINLEY PARK, IL
"It's nice to be ambitious and to try and take advantage of that extra day off, but the biggest mistake homeowners can make with the Labor Day weekend is starting something that bleeds into the next week," said Dave Kushner, owner of DirectBuy of Northern Illinois. "The goal should be to pick one project that you can easily finish in one day so there's still enough time to enjoy the weekend and rest up."
Some simple Labor Day weekend projects Kushner recommends include:
Paint and wood protection Painting or finishing wood surfaces usually works best in warm weather. While this summer has been unusually warm, you never know when the weather will turn. So, take advantage of the long weekend to stain/seal your deck.
Concrete protection and sealing Another area where homeowners fail to take precautions before winter. Whether it's your driveway, walkway, patio or the surface of your storage shed, a coat of sealer can prolong the life of the surface. You can find concrete sealer at most hardware stores and home improvement centers.
Clean carpets You can rent a steam cleaner at your local supermarket or home improvement store. Be sure to start this one on Saturday so your carpeting has time to dry by Monday.
Mulching and winterizing flower beds While most consider mulching to be a spring time activity, mulching again in the fall accomplishes a few things. First, mulch tends to fade in the summer heat, so "refreshing" your mulch is not a bad idea. Second, mulch offers a layer of protection for plants during the winter.
Paint Painting remains the home improvement project that reaps the largest return on investment (a 250% return on your investment for freshly painted interior walls, according to HomeGain.com). Limit costly mistakes and spills by using drop cloths and painter's tape.
"There really aren't many days off when you own a home," added Kushner. "But completing one of these projects can improve the look and feel of your home and give you plenty of time to enjoy that Labor Day cookout."
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Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped hundreds of thousands of families enjoy a better quality of life, enabling them to buy directly frommore than 700manufacturers or their authorized suppliers. Buying direct makesmembers' hard-earned money go much further, while having the selection and choice not available at any retail store. Access to confidential prices, local suppliers,andunparalleled selection helps make members' dream projectsa reality.The DirectBuy Clubs serving the greater Chicago area are part of more than 150 locations throughout North America.
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Locations of the DirectBuy clubs serving the greater Chicago area are: DirectBuy of Chicago North, 6325 North Avondale Ste. 110, Chicago, IL; DirectBuy of DuPage County, 1864 High Grove Lane Ste. 124, Naperville, IL; DirectBuy of Northern Illinois, 3900 Washington Street, Gurnee, IL; and DirectBuy of Tinley Park, 18400 S. 76th Avenue Ste. B, Tinley Park, IL.
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Working for the weekend Top five Labor Day weekend projects
By: Steve Dubin
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