Newtown Homeowners: Check Out Your Neighbors' Top Projects

Ever wonder what home improvement projects your neighbors are tackling? Ever take a peek over the fence to see what they're working on? Patch has partnered up with HomeAdvisor to help you do just that! Here are the top requested home improvement projects in Newtown:

1. Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or Replace

Estimated cost in the Newtown area: $295


Task description from HomeAdvisor: "Like anything else in your home that experiences regular use, your faucets and pipes require occasional maintenance. Fortunately, most sink related upkeep is easily accomplished with a quick DIY investment. But, occasionally an issue will arise that may require the expertise of a professional."

Estimated cost in the Newtown area: $3,000

Task description from HomeAdvisor: "The best paint color for your house’s exterior highlights your home’s architectural features and complements its natural surroundings. For a professional finish, hire a local exterior home painter to get the job done. This will increase the value of your home and appeal to more homebuyers."

Estimated cost in the Newtown area: $250

Task description from HomeAdvisor: "Electrical safety is an important part of responsible homeownership. It requires that you always follow the proper procedures when working with electrical outlets and wiring. Remember, electricity can be deadly. If you’re not experienced in this work, it’s always best to call in a licensed electrician to perform repairs or improvements."

Estimated cost in the Newtown area: $314

Task description from HomeAdvisor: "Properly functioning central air conditioning can make a dramatic change in the overall comfort of your home. You should have your air conditioner serviced regularly before the start of the colder weather. This is best done by a professional, who can come out to inspect and service your AC. This keeps things in running order and helps spot potential trouble."

Estimated cost in the Newtown area: $179

Task description from HomeAdvisor: "The sheer number of appliances in a home means that sooner or later one will go on the fritz. And it could happen at the worst possible time—the oven going out right before the holidays, for example. With more than 8 million appliance repairs happening each year, appliance repairpersons are in high demand, so it pays to have a few reputable ones to call."

Estimated cost in the Newtown area: $189

Task description from HomeAdvisor: "Though most households are pretty diligent about sweeping up any scattered ashes in and around the fireplace that can detract from the overall look of the room, having a clean fireplace is really more about the components that can’t be readily seen. Flue and chimney cleaning are, in actuality, far more important than removing visible debris. Some die hard do-it-yourselfers might try to attempt this task, but in most cases, chimney cleaning is a job that is well worth the cost of hiring a chimney professional."

Estimated cost in the Newtown area: $70

Task description from HomeAdvisor: "All you have to do to obtain a lush, green, and beautiful lawn that is the envy of all your neighbors is to keep it trimmed and water it on a regular basis, right? Unfortunately, it isn’t that easy. Good upkeep and consistent care is crucial to keeping your lawn looking healthy throughout the year."

Estimated cost in the Newtown area: $8,400

Task description from HomeAdvisor: "Asphalt shingle roofing is one of the most durable and cost effective roofing materials on the market. Furthermore, because it is so easy and quick to install (an average size asphalt shingle roof can be torn down and re-roofed by an experienced crew in a few days), choosing asphalt shingle roofing over other materials also significantly reduces the labor costs of roofing installation."

Whether you decide to go with one, or all, of these projects, one thing's for sure, any investment to your home will pay off in strides. Regular upkeep and maintenance adds value to your home and helps you feel more comfortable in your space.