When people think about increasing the value of their home, they often picture expensive kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, or room additions.

While those projects can certainly make an impact, they’re not the only way to improve your home.

In fact, many summer projects focus on making outdoor spaces more usable, reducing maintenance headaches, improving storage, or lowering energy costs without requiring a major investment. Better yet, many can be completed over a weekend or spread out over a few weeks without disrupting your household.