Many local homeowners are stuck inside, staring at their homes’ flaws. Homeowners are trying unusual and outside-the-box solutions to renovate their homes in the middle of a pandemic.

Experts with Window World, America’s largest replacement window and exterior remodeling company, have come up with a list of Anti-Cabin Fever Home Improvement Projects you can tackle RIGHT NOW, while others can wait!

“This is a great time to get started on exterior home repair projects, particularly because it will still take a few weeks for products to arrive once the project begins. Installing replacement windows, new shutters, vinyl siding, or garage doors can give your home a new look and help keep energy costs down as we enter the summer months,” explains Window World Chairman and CEO Tammy Whitworth. “These are all projects that can be done with minimal interaction, and they will still allow clients and workers to follow safe social distancing measures. Interior projects, like remodeling your kitchen, should wait.”

How are home repair experts still working?

Home repair businesses are considered essential in many regions, and design crews are discovering new ways to operate:

Homeowners can have virtual consultations with designers during which homeowners display the projects that need repair and designers can display new options.

Consultants can visit a client’s home and examine the exterior while talking with the homeowner over the phone.

Installations are limited to one or two crewmembers at a time. For window installations, homeowners are asked to stay in another room. Crews do not need to enter a home for exterior projects.

Window World follows the direction and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and team members follow additional health safety measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes additional cleaning of products and equipment, and requiring workers to wear protective gear.

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Anti-Cabin Fever Home Improvement Projects

Welcome New Windows – Getting new replacement windows is one of the most cost-effective ways to increase your home’s resale value. Energy-efficient replacement windows will help lower electric bills ahead of the summer months. Homeowners can have a virtual meeting with a designer to determine the cost and solutions.

Side with Vinyl Siding – Replacing the vinyl siding on your home is a cost-effective project that requires little to no interaction with anyone else. Getting energy-efficient, insulated siding cuts down on bills in the long run and boosts curb appeal for potential buyers. The right siding has the power to deter termites, stand up to wind, and resist cracks. As a bonus, no one needs to step foot inside your home to tackle this project.

Grab a New Garage Door – While you’re stuck at home and not taking your car anywhere, update your garage door. Leave your car in the driveway for now and instantly upgrade your home’s curb appeal once this project is complete. Installing a new garage door is a great way to refresh the look of your house, and it’s another project that doesn’t require welcoming workers inside your home.

Get a Green Thumb – ‘Tis the season to get outside, and a little green can go a long way! Make sure bushes are symmetrical, cover bare spots in the lawn with seeds, and sprinkle some colorful annuals along the edges. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) says standard lawn care service can recover 267 percent of the project cost at resale.

Shut down the Competition with New Shutters – Replacing your home’s shutters is a simple way to make a big change. They have the power to dress up the exterior of your house and increase the charm or sophistication.

Make Your Door Pop – Paint your front door a bold color that enhances your home. You could take it an extra step and get a replacement fiberglass door, which could offer a 74 percent return on your investment (NAR).

These projects can wait:

Kitchen Remodel – Wait until after you’re not stockpiling your food and can go out to dinner again!

Bathroom Remodel – Since you can’t leave your house, this should wait until you have room to go somewhere else.

Custom Closet Organization – You’re working from home and probably wearing pajamas all day anyway!