Summer is a time when a lot of people look to make improvements around the house, such as doing a renovation, putting on an addition or maybe buying that pool they’ve always wanted.

With home values on the rise, and homeowners in the Lake Martin area faring better than many other areas, you may be looking to start a new project. And if you have equity in your home, a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) might be a good way to pay for it.