Have you made any New Year's Resolutions for your Home? Yes, you read it correctly, your home. Usually this time of year, people make resolutions about weight, health, finding a new job and other personal related things. It is not off the mark to make resolutions for your home for the New Year.
New Year’s resolutions for your home can include things like,
- Updating your home with a fresh new professional http://www.doncodesigns.com/painting/paint job with colors that reflect your personal style.
- Giving your kitchen a makeover with a kitchen remodel that includes new cabinetry, appliances and organization systems that will help inspire you to make healthier culinary delights.
- Giving your bathroom remodel that long overdue update that includes a new spa tub or spa shower with frameless shower doors;
- Giving your master bedroom closet that much needed custom closet organizing system so that you can make wardrobe selections at a moment’s notice instead of an hour;
- Giving your flooring in the home a new facelift with new tile, wood or laminate flooring that makes the space great for entertaining.
Your personal New Year’s resolution list for your home depends upon you. However, it should reflect items that can help bring out the best in you. There is an old adage that says “Home is where the heart is”. If your physical living space is not inviting, it makes it difficult for you to enjoy being home. It also, makes it more difficult to relax, entertain and be productive at home, if things are not organized.
In an effort to see what other New Year’s Resolutions are being shared on the Internet, I did a search and found a few interesting items. Take a look at the items below and let me know if you have any that you would like to add:
Consumer Reports
Check smoke and CO alarms
Batteries should be changed at least once a year – NOTE: Batteries should be changed at least 2x/year. Daylight Savings Time – Beginning and End.
Install a programmable thermostat
Lowering the home's temperature by 5º to 10º F at night or when you're out, can save on energy costs.
Remodelista Daily:
Adding Dashes of color to a neutral interior
Replacing current shelving with a more contemporary console shelving unit, such as the Metal Square Stock Console Shelving Unit from Canvas.
HGTV – Home & Garden
Streamline the stuff
A simple and inexpensive way to feel better about your home is to clear it of clutter.
Get your place ready for entertaining
To make you feel like inviting people in, give the areas you entertain in a little update.
Work out a weekly system for keeping your house clean
Daily: Dishes go in the dishwasher every night – No Excuses
Weekly: Clean your entire house
Make it safe and sound -
Every homeowner should avoid potential health hazardsor fire risk with the following:
Check house for radon
Test for lead paint and asbestos flooring – If home was built before 1978
Houzz.com
Don't ignore lighting needs
Kitchen lighting needs to have natural and general task lighting to function and look best. Don't relegate lighting to an afterthought.
Start recycling
Recycling does not need to be hard or cumbersome these days. By adding a few strategically placed recycle bins in the home can help you get started.
Be prepared for emergencies
Unfortunately, many house fires start in the kitchen. A small purchase that can sit in the back of a nearby closet. This is such an essential purchase that should be in everyone's home. It does not take up much space and can be a lifesaver in more ways than one.
Click on the following links to read more:
Consumer Reports – New Year's Resolutions for Your House
Remodelista Daily - Remodelista New Year's Resolutions: For the Home
HGTV.com – 5 New Year's Resolutions for Your Home
Hozz.com – New Year's Resolutions for Your Kitchen – Part II