If you were the first to move into your home, you had plans for the future. Maybe it was to add the bonus room, or perhaps you were planning to revamp your backyard. Whatever the reason, after some time, you begin to relax (sometimes even overcomfortably), and the improvements to your home fall by the wayside.
It is good to know that the new year can bring a new beginning for your home. From small tasks such as putting wallpaper on walls and painting a room to major projects like renovating bathrooms and extending the home, there are many ways to make your home more attractive during the coming year. To find a list of home improvement projects you can undertake at your new home this year, look through the ideas below.
Include shelving and other storage throughout the house
The simplest way to become organized in your new house? Add shelves and storage bins throughout the home. From your garage and pantry to your bathroom and closets, installing vertical shelves and storage baskets in your rooms will allow you to keep objects off your floors and away from the clutter and make it easier to relax in your home this year.
Get your garage organized
In terms of organization, it’s now time to tackle your garage. From vertical bike racks to built-in cabinets, to wire shelving and plastic bins There are plenty of ways to dress your garage with organizational tools.
Revamp your entry
From your front door to your foyer inside the foyer in your home is among the most crucial (if the least important, but certainly themost significant) spaces in your home. It’s not just the first thing people will see upon entering your home It’s the first area that you walk into when you get home. For a fresh look in your entrance look for inventive ways to arrange your dog’s leashes, shoes keys, etc.
Update your light fixtures
Are you still using the lighting fixtures that came with your house? Perhaps it’s time to update and customize the electrical lighting in and around the home. For this, begin with the entryway lighting, along with kitchen lighting as well as bedroom lights. For those on a tight budget, you can discover stylish and affordable lighting solutions in Home Depot and Lowe’s.
Potted plants can be added to window boxes
It’s not necessary to completely transform your landscaping to refresh your exterior. To save money, and bring color and greenery to outside your home it is recommended to plant a few plants on your front porch and putting up window boxes around the house.
Wallpaper your powder room or your mudroom
Do you want to spice up your powder room, or the mudroom? Consider adding wallpaper to the walls. It’s a good thing that wallpaper doesn’t need to be a replica of your grandmother’s dining room. There are a variety of exciting, vibrant and contemporary wallpaper choices available. If you are unsure about committing to a single wallpaper, we suggest going for a temporary, removable wallpaper. This kind of wallpaper is easy to remove without harming the walls.
Your home can be less energy-intensive
The addition of LED light bulbs and a smart thermostat are simple methods to make your home more efficient in terms of cost and energy efficient, at the same at the same time. Other methods to increase your home’s efficient in terms of energy use is turning off lights when you leave your home and by using power strips, sealing air leaks and re-installing filters. For more information about how you can save energy at home, visit this page.
Repair holes in the wall and patch up walls
Do you live in a home that has holes and peeling paint? It’s time to refresh your walls. For this, you can try filling in the holes in the walls where pictures and paintings were previously hung, and then repainting the walls that are shabby. This simple touch-up can give your home a much-needed makeover.
Clean your home of items that aren’t needed
From old furniture to unused clothes, getting rid of items that aren’t essential to your home will give it an easy and low-cost renovation. If you want to donate your items, consider dropping them off at Goodwill as well as Habitat for Humanity. Not yet ready to let go of all of your possessions? Consider renting a self-storage facility to store temporarily everything you don’t need. It’s simple to find nearby storage units using Moving.com’s storage locater. All you need to do is enter the zip code or state and city, then click the Find Storage button. Moving.com will collect estimates from nearby storage unit facilities for you to compare.
Upgrade your kitchen appliances and kitchen hardware
Are you on your refrigerator’s final legs? Perhaps it’s an ideal time to replace it an upgraded model. Many kitchen appliances manufactured today aren’t designed to last more than 10 years. Take a look and check the state of your oven, refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave. While you’re there take a look at changing the kitchen appliances. Moving away from the knobs and pulls that were in use for years to newer, more modern hardware will give your kitchen that fresh look that it’s in need of.
Add prints and artwork
Are you looking to fill those empty walls? Consider putting up artwork and frames to add colour into the interior. The good news is that wall decor isn’t necessarily expensive. You can find inexpensive and stylish prints on Minted.com, Etsy, consignment stores, and many other stores. For tips about where to buy inexpensive art, read this article.
Fix the hardscape
Do your driveway and patio require some attention? From power washing and cleaning to sealing and resurfacing the look, it’s probably time to update your exterior hardscape. There are many ways to make this happen yourself There is many hardscape and pavement repair services that can help you enhance your outdoor areas this season.
Cleanse and grit your tile
From kitchen backsplashes to bathroom showers there’s a good chance that you’ve grout in several rooms in your home. While they’re durable and practical tiles and grouts are prone to becoming very dirty. To get your tile clean during the year ahead consider bringing in experts to do a thorough clean. For DIY cleaning you can apply the toothbrush along with baking soda, and water.
Moving very soon?
Are you moving to a new place in the near future? If you need more help on how to settle into your new home, look through our numerous articles on everything from helping your children adjust to a new school or home to decorating your brand new house. Good luck, best of luck and happy moving.