As we move toward the end of 2024, the chances of putting off critical tasks until the “new year” increases. For example, many of those who want to renovate their homes are likely making plans to do so in 2025, as opposed to getting started right away.
While the logic behind this reasoning is clear, it’s important to remember that the sooner you get started on home renovations, the sooner you’ll finish. This means that you can begin to enjoy the benefits of your home’s makeover right away. Furthermore, there will never be a ‘right’ time to get started, but you’ll always find a reason to avoid doing so if you let yourself look for one.
As such, there’s no time like the present!
With that in mind, here are some top tips that you can use to upgrade your home in time for winter.
Start from the ground up. Whether you’re looking to make your patio look as good as new or have noticed significant wear and tear on your garage floor, working from the ground up is a great starting point for home renovations – especially as these are features normally neglected in a traditional home makeover. If you’re dealing with the issues outlined above, you’d likely benefit from looking into concrete services.
Ensure your home is well insulated. One of the easiest (and most beneficial) home maintenance tasks that you can work on during this time is insulating your home, especially as the temperatures will soon start to drop. There are many ways in which you can ensure that your home is well-insulated, such as by weatherstripping or sealing any gaps and cracks that have formed in windows, door frames, and walls.
Deal with any pressing maintenance issues. If you’ve noticed that your home is in dire need of maintenance, putting this off until the new year is ill-advised. After all, that means that the problem has several months to worsen, which means that any repairs that you do carry out will be more complicated and expensive.
For example, now is the perfect time to carry out an inspection of your roof, filling any gaps left by loose or dislodged tiles, removing moss build-up, and cleaning out your gutters. While this can be time-consuming, especially if you’ve not got around to these tasks in some time, it can prevent costly damage such as broken pipes.
Make use of seasonal decor. When we think of home renovations, we often think of large-scale projects, such as remodelling our kitchen or bathroom. However, this is not always necessary. You can sometimes drastically change the way in which your home looks by focusing on the smaller details, such as by making use of seasonal decor.
For example, you can set about decorating your home for winter by dusting off throws and blankets turning your living room into a cozy hideaway. Alternatively, you could focus on incorporating typically winter shades and colors into your home, such as by changing your bedding and cushion covers.
Carry out basic safety checks. While safety checks, such as checking all of your home alarm systems (smoke, fire, carbon monoxide, etc.), are not strictly home upgrades, they are something that you should get around to before winter hits. After all, when working efficiently, these alarms can save your life.
Declutter your home! Many people tend to view clutter as an inevitability in their home, especially if they are raising children who tend to make a mess the moment they spot a tidy space. However, clutter can have a drastically negative impact on both your physical and mental health, which means it’s something that you should work to avoid at all costs.
Furthermore, you’d be surprised at just how different your home looks after a good old-fashioned declutter. In fact, you may feel as though you’re entering a new home entirely, especially if it means that you can see the floors or countertops in all their glory.
Of course, that’s not to say that decluttering is easy, which is why you need to be as strict with yourself as possible. While you may tend to hold onto items or belongings for decades at a time, try to be realistic about whether or not you need or use specific things. If not, donate them or dispose of them appropriately.
Deep clean your home. Deep cleaning your home can also help you to totally transform your home (without having to hire any decorators). Be sure to focus on the spaces that are often ignored in daily cleaning routines!
