We spend a lot more time indoors during the winter when the weather is cold. You don’t have to be bored when stuck inside – it’s the perfect season to complete home improvement projects that positively impact everyone in the household. Plan a winter home improvement project or two using the ideas below.
Interior Painting is a Great Winter Home Improvement Project
Adding fresh color to the interior of your home is the perfect wintertime project. Walls and ceilings become dingy or faded over time. You can liven up your space with new paint. Choose a natural white or beige, or use this opportunity to do something unique with the walls. If your walls are in great condition, repaint the trim or create an accent wall with a complementary color.
Insulate the Attic
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that homeowners save an average of 15% on their energy bills if the attic is well-insulated. If your attic is lacking insulation, it’s time to make a change. Not only will you see substantial energy and cost savings, but you’ll also enjoy improved comfort throughout the home. Attic insulation is an inexpensive way to improve your home this winter.
Decluttering is Ideal for Winter Home Improvement
When you’re stuck in the house, use the time wisely and declutter. Tackle one room at a time, tossing out things that you no longer use or need, clothes that don’t fit, and other unwanted items that take up space in the house. Donate items to a local charity or give them to friends and family. You’ll appreciate a newly decluttered home with the extra space it provides and fewer items to organize and clean.
Refurbish or Replace the Doors
Whether or not you decide to repaint your interior, you can add color to your home by repainting or replacing the doors. A door can change the look of a bedroom or revamp the entryway to your dining room. This is a project you can encourage the kids to become involved with. Let them help choose paint colors for their own bedroom doors.
‘Tis the Season for a Winter Home Improvement Project
Choose a winter home improvement project or two to fight cold weather boredom and maintain the appeal, value, and style of the home you love. The projects above are among many you can easily accomplish this season.
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