Winter got you feeling blue? Has the loss of the holiday rush got you in the mood for home maintenance or upgrades?
Winter can be difficult for sun-loving beach-goers and outdoorsy types. There is no reason to feel shut in, though. There is still plenty to do inside during the winter months. Small maintenance and improvement projects around our homes can also give us a feeling of accomplishment. Simple fixes and oft-forgotten tasks inside will make us appreciate spending 40% more of our time indoors! Here is a great list of home maintenance tips for winter.
Mark these home maintenance to-dos done!
Have you been thinking about switching your traditional light bulbs to energy-saving LED? There is no time like the present. You’re already indoors, and this could be a great use of your time. According to the US Department of Energy, LED lighting uses 75% less electricity and lasts up to 25 times longer than traditional bulbs!
Change out your furnace filters. This is another to-do that gets left undone. Most heating and cooling systems recommend a change every three months. Did you know that certain homes should change them more often? If you have indoor pets, a family member with allergies, or an indoor smoker, you should swap your filters out every one to two months, max.
It is recommended that we change our smoke/CO detectors’ batteries twice yearly with the time change. If you forgot to do this last November 1, there is no better time to do it. Also give the “test” button a push once you have put the new batteries in!
Update the look and feel of your home!
A fresh coat of paint can brighten any room inside your home. Being indoors more this time of year, might prompt you to move forward with painting projects. Paint a wall, paint a room or two, or simply freshen up your interior trim color. You might be surprised what a bit of paint can do to improve any space inside your home!
Are you feeling weighed down by the amount of clutter accumulating around your home or apartment? How about undertaking a de-cluttering and re-organization project this winter? It’s a great way to spend a few hours, as it frees up needed space, and being better organized is mood-enhancing to boot! Consider donating unneeded items to a local charity.
If your decor is leaving you feeling underwhelmed, how about making some changes. A new light fixture, art or antique piece, tile backsplash, or even cabinet hardware can give us the perfectly simple update we’re looking for. Plus, you don’t have to spend a lot of money on these small upgrades.
Take care of the inside now, and be ready for outdoor maintenance in the spring!
As the days continue to grow longer, and eventually begin to warm, all your indoor tasks will be done. In the springtime, landscaping, exterior painting, and cleaning up will begin. From planting new flowers and shrubs, to cleaning out gutters and tidying up around our homes, there will be plenty of reason to get outside the confines of your home this spring.
Lest we forget our essential Gardner tick treatment! Remember as the weather is consistently warmer, ticks will begin to emerge. Protect your family and pets from the threat of Lyme disease and other dangerous tick-borne illnesses with professional tick protection around your home. Enlist the help of a reputable tick treatment company for ultimate protection from blood-thirsty ticks!
