Beat the Heat With JB Hostetter

Between the humidity and daily storms, summer can be a challenge! To help you make the most of the season, we’ve put together some indoor tips and outdoor guides for when the sun finally shines.

Chill at Home

When it’s too hot to handle outside, here are some fun ways to stay cool indoors!

Staying Cool

• AC Unit Service – If you’re in need of a new unit, we’re happy to help pick the right one for you as well as helping with the installation process. Visit our location for more information!
• Indoor Fans – Don’t forget to turn your ceiling fans on or place standing fans in rooms that don’t have ceiling fans for more ventilation.
• Switch Your Cooking Method – Ovens can really heat up the house. Instead, try using crock pots, outdoor grills, or prepare cold dishes to keep your kitchen cool.
• Sprinkler System: A sprinkler system automates watering your lawn so you don’t have to worry about it. This solution is a worry-free way that is especially effective for new sod.
• Curtains and Blinds – During peak sun hours, dim your curtains and blinds to help block out heat from bright sunlight.

Indoor Fun

• Movie Marathons – Nothing beats a family movie marathon! Crank up the AC like you’re in a theater, grab some popcorn, and let the show begin!
• Games and Puzzles – Family-friendly games are great to get the whole group together. Also puzzles are great to do to keep your mind sharp.
• Rainy Day DIY – If the rain keeps you indoors, why not have a painting night or try out a new baking recipe?

Don’t Bug Me!

The warm, damp weather often brings more creepy crawlers than usual. Shop our latest pest control products to keep unwanted guests out of your home.

• Vegetable Control – If you have produce growing in your garden, decoy owls are a good option to keep critters like rabbits and rodents away.
• Ant traps – Ants surge in the summertime, leaving liquid ant baits will help eliminate the chances of having issues at home. 
• Mosquitos Gone – If you’re one to hang outside, place mosquito repellents outside to help keep the bites away. Liquid spray also helps by spraying lawns, patios, and garden beds. 
• Common Pest Stopper – If you’re looking for preventative spray for home, sprays for common household pests are a good option for damage control. 

Summer Yard Maintenance

Your grass and soil can take a lot of wear and tear during the summer from storms and occasional droughts. Keeping up with yard maintenance will help ensure it looks its best. Here are some tools and tips to help:

• Lawn Tools – Make sure your lawnmower blades stay sharp during the season, along with keeping your garden tools in tip-top shape.
• Weed Control – Grass is prone to weeds, stay in control with weed killer and weed shields.
• Gutter Check – With all of the rain in the summer, it’s best to check your gutters and downspouts to make sure everything is working properly. 
• Lawn Sprinklers – In case of a drought, lawn sprinklers are a great way to make sure your grass is getting the hydration it needs. 

Start Planning Your DIY Home Improvements

If you’ve been eyeing up parts of the home that you’d like to redo or update, now is the time to refresh some tools and accessories that might need replacing. 

• Battery Restock – Household batteries are an easy thing to forget to stock up on but they’re essential to a home when it comes to appliances such as smoke detectors. 
• Paint and Supplies – Refresh with new brushes and paint for a fresh coat on the wall of your choice.
• Tool Tune Up – Stock up on some quality tools from ACE Hardware for your upcoming projects.

 

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