ERIE, Pa., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- If you're a
homeowner, chances are you have plenty of home improvement projects
on your to-do list this summer. Before you tackle your next DIY
project, consider making it a family affair. Getting your children
involved can help you create memories while teaching them important
new skills along the way.
Here are six family-friendly DIY projects from Erie
Insurance you can try together:
- Paint. Whether it's refreshing a room or
bringing new life to a piece of furniture, let your kids brush up
on their painting skills by adding a splash of color around the
house. Knowing they helped with the work will make the
transformation even more rewarding. Painting a hard-to-reach area?
Don't forget to follow these ladder safety tips.
- Plant a garden. Whether you desire fresh,
home-grown produce or are having trouble getting your kids to eat
their vegetables, gardening could be the perfect solution. Pick out
seeds or seedlings together through a mail-order catalog, local
garden center, or community grocery store. Then, let everyone help
plant them outside (or in pots) when you get home. If you are
planning a garden bed, don't forget to call 811 before you
dig.
- Brighten your mailbox. Grab some paint and
let your kids use their creativity to decorate that fading mailbox.
Just be sure your house number is clearly legible and you're
following the United States Postal Service rules for mailbox
installation, as well as any guidance from your homeowners
association if you have one.
- Install solar pathway lights. Looking to
brighten the outside of your house while staying environmentally
friendly? Solar lights are simple to install and can be easily
found online or at your local hardware store. Help your kids space
them out evenly along the edges of your driveway or sidewalk. See
what else made our list of ideas on how to improve your home
lighting.
- Decorate your mantle. Bring some warmth and
creativity to the centerpiece of your home. Have your kids help
decorate by making a seasonal craft, picture or sign for your
mantle. Don't have a fireplace? Ask for their assistance in hanging
up or straightening family photos on your walls. See what made our
list of tips to protect and preserve family photos.
- Build a desk. Would your kids benefit from
their own place to do homework or make crafts? If so, have them
assist in building their very own desk. There's no shortage
of DIY desk ideas online to draw inspiration from. Have
your kids help in picking the perfect plan and color for your
space, then get to work.
Whether it's a small project or a major renovation, our pledge
is to help protect the beams, boards and all the things that make
your house a home. Learn more about what makes our homeowners
coverage different, or find a local ERIE agent to request a quote.
About Erie Insurance
According to A.M. Best
Company, Erie Insurance Group, based in Erie,
Pennsylvania, is the
11th largest homeowners insurer and 12th largest automobile
insurer in the United States based on direct premiums
written and the 16th largest property/casualty insurer
in the United States based on total lines net premium
written. The Group, rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best
Company, has nearly 6 million policies in force and operates in 12
states and the District of Columbia. Erie Insurance
Group is a FORTUNE 500 company.
News releases and more information about Erie Insurance
Group are available at www.erieinsurance.com.
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