Page 12 Fall Home Improvement 2026 Lincoln Daily News Want Something to Keep You Busy This Fall and Winter? Has summer hosting taken its toll on your home? Or does your home need a refresh from the everyday wear and tear of a busy life with kids, pets, and visitors? Summer often draws us to outside projects like gardens, landscapes, and patios while the inside of the home needs some attention. Before you set the table for Thanksgiving dinner or trim the tree this Christmas, fall is a perfect time to freshen up the kitchen, dining room, and main living spaces. Jonathan at RP Lumber explains that this time of year draws many customers looking to paint their kitchen and dining rooms in preparation for holiday hosting. Before painting, look at your walls to see if any minor repairs are needed, as RP carries a wide variety of wall-patching materials. They carry 2X4s, several drywall repair options, and tools to help DIY-ers complete their project. After repairing the walls, painting is next. RP Lumber has a host of Valspar paint and primer in three different grades. They also have a large selection of Purdy brushes and rollers that sell out weekly as DIY-ers begin their paint projects. Jonathan advised that when painting and refreshing your home, you should consider a touch-up of the trim around a door. Jonathan demonstrated strong knowledge of RP Lumber’s trim selection. He said they carry most standard trim profiles, but if they don't carry a specific profile, they can do custom orders. When repairing trim, Jonathan also reminds DIY-ers to pay attention to the caulking where the trim meets the wall. The changing humidity and dryness throughout the summer can cause caulking to dry out and crack. He says that RP Lumber carries an expansive selection of caulk and caulking tools. It is also recommended that you inspect the interior and exterior framing of doors and windows for old, cracked caulking to prevent air leaks during the winter. While thinking of your doors, you could also refresh your front door with a warm color for fall and winter. This will give your home a fresh fall
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