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</div>{"id":5382,"date":"2021-12-16T01:42:36","date_gmt":"2021-12-16T01:42:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hicactus.com\/?p=5382"},"modified":"2021-12-16T01:49:19","modified_gmt":"2021-12-16T01:49:19","slug":"summer-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hicactus.com\/ch\/summer-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer projects to sink your teeth into"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;container&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Summer has arrived and with it, come the summer renos. All the jobs you\u2019ve been thinking about during winter can now be added to your to-do list. We\u2019ve put together a list of some summer projects you can sink your teeth into.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A fresh lick of paint<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This may seem like a simple task, but a new coat of paint can make a massive difference to the appearance of your home. The first thing someone sees is the exterior of your property, so a fresh coat of paint can look really sharp. If your current paint is flaky and coming off, take the time to prepare your surface before painting to avoid any mistakes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Upgrade your fence<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A fence can add privacy to your backyard and can make a huge difference, especially if you\u2019re entertaining guests in your garden. When your fence is free of the usual signs of wear, it can transform the appearance of your home. If you\u2019re not sure what fence is right for you, check out this article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bunnings.co.nz\/diy-advice\/building-construction\/fences-gates\/which-fence-is-right-for-your-home\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Refresh your outdoor area<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Refresh your outdoor area and get into all the nooks and crannies that were missed during winter. 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