Before you deck yourself out in red, white and blue, here's your July homeowner's checklist.
💡 Clean exterior lights
🧺 Lighten up linens - opt for a crisp white
⛱ Add some shade to the yard with a pergola or umbrella
🏡 Upgrade home security for Summer travel
👀 Check window screens for holes (and schedule a window cleaning if you haven't)!
🌽 Grill homemade vegetables from the garden or Farmer's Market
🔥 Have a bonfire and roast marshmallows
🛒 Buy slipcovers for patio furniture to protect it from rain (or an outdoor bin to store them in on the deck)
🧽 Clean carpets and upholstery
🛋 Refurbish a piece of furniture
🎬 Have an outdoor movie night
💦 Stay on top of pool maintenance
🎆 Find a local spot to watch fireworks
🚲 Go for a bike ride and pack a picnic