Take advantage of the milder weather to keep your homes looking well maintained.  Below is a list of things that you can do to keep your homes looking attractive.  It is even more important now in this curent real estate market for us to collectively do what we can to increase the value of our homes.

• Sand and repaint your house numbers if the paint is flaking and fading.
• Repaint your front stair rails if they are dull and showing rusts.
• Clean and/or repaint your front door (see list of original paint colors below)
• Remove weeds to keep your lots looking neat and clean.
• Power wash your home.
• Seal/stainl your wooden deck to protect it from the hot/dry weather and keep it looking attractive.
• Apply driveway sealant (DIY or get a couple of neighbors to join you to get a group discount! from a professional company)
• Steam clean your carpet (DIY or get a couple of neighbors to join you to get a group discount from a professional company)
• Oil your garage door so that it operates more smoothly and quietly.  Oil the round pins that cause the wheels to turn.  Do not oil the wheel channels, as dirt may accumulate and may cause more friction.
• Let fresh air and sunshine into your home but remember to change your filters so that your AC unit will operate more efficiently, and you will breathe in cleaner air.

If you are planning any changes to the exterior of your home, you should refer to the ARC Guidelines.  You will need to submit an ARC Application for home improvements such as adding a deck or fence, etc.

More information can be found in the ARC webpage. Useful Information

If you need to make home repairs and you need the original Toll Brothers information for paint color and other information, click on the lists below:

If you would like to contribute a tip for how we can all better maintain our homes and yards, please contact Communication@purcellvillerige.org.