Home Remodeling: 6 Exterior Fixes To Do First

When you are purchasing a fixer-upper, it is not uncommon to let your home remodeling excitement about modernizing and freshening up interior elements, like that outdated kitchen and bathroom, immediately take over.

But before you begin working on the inside, it is important to first take into consideration your exterior fixes. Why, you ask? The exterior of your home is the first line of defense against protecting its interior. Imagine spending weeks, months, maybe even as much as a year on interior projects. To only later have these new additions ruined by water damage or issues stemming from an unfit exterior. Then imagine the thought of starting all over again because of this. We understand the exterior repairs may not be as glamorous or exciting as the interior updates, but they are very important.

Home renovations need to be prioritized. Here are 6 fixes that need to be made on the exterior of your home, prior to moving inside.

Replace or Update:

Gutters & Foundation Checklist

Home Remodeling Advice

All of these exterior aspects are extremely important and work together to protect the interior of your home. It is important to perform inspections on all of these areas that defend against outside elements. This allows for you to maintain the integrity of your home. Are you experiencing more than on of the above issues, and wondering what to tackle first? See our blog HERE for advice on what comes first. If your gutters are in need of repair of replacement don’t hesitate to call The Brothers that just do Gutters today, before you begin remodeling inside your home! Did you know 2016 is the year for remodeling? Find out more HERE.