Exterior wood shutters for dummies

There are many things that you can do to the outside of a house to give it that face lift you've been looking for. However, nothing spruces up your home like brand new exterior wood shutters. Whether you have done construction your entire life, or have never picked up a hammer you will be able to do this job, and have that great look you've been wanting.

There are a few tips to remember when purchasing exterior wood shutters for your home. Any of the big home improvement stores will carry very basic stock shutters that will give you the ability to make them your own. This is the area that your imagination can really go crazy. You can paint them, and even add your own hardware to the shutters to match the look that your house needs. This will give you a very custom look, for a not so custom price.

Installing exterior wood shutters could not be any easier. Once you have decided which windows you will be adding to you can begin to start the beginning phase of construction. By making some pre drilled holes on the shutters you will eliminate the possibility of splitting the new shutter, and make for an easier install. After measuring both sides of the windows to ensure they are level you are ready to install some anchors. By putting in some anchors you are ensuring that the exterior wood shutters stay attached to your home in any kind of weather. After you are anchored you can begin screwing the new exterior wood shutters to the home with a good 2 to 3 inch screw. Before you screw in the final screw of each shutter, make sure that they are not only level with each other, but with each individual window. A good trick is to go out by the road and also make sure that they appear to be level from the street. Many times what is level according to the horizon may appear to be crooked if you have a very slopped yard or surrounding terrain.

The final, and most important step, in adding the shutters is to stand back and admire your work. Make sure they are exactly where you want them, and enjoy. You just gave your home a custom look, for a very small price. The neighbors will ask you where, and how much you spent on your beautiful new shutters.