Top Home Improvement Tips for the Spring

Spring can be the perfect time to make improvements on your home. The temperatures aren’t too hot or too cold – making it more comfortable to get things done. Starting your home improvement planning now can help you have your home ready for fun once the summer arrived. It is also a great time to make these improvements if you are thinking about putting your house on the market. If you are thinking of selling, then why not look at Remax first?

Organization

Spring cleaning is a tradition in some households. Even if it isn’t an annual event in your home, spring still makes a great time for a thorough cleaning. While you’re cleaning, you’ll have the perfect opportunity to go through your home and dispose of anything you don’t need or want.

Don’t stop there, buy storage bins, labels, and racks so you can sort out everything you plan to keep. Organizing as you go is a relatively painless way to keep your home neat and tidy for the next year. Storage bins can help you more efficiently use the space you have, making your home feel more spacious even if you don’t have much to give away. Utilize spaces like under your bed, in your attic, or in your basement. Even closets usually have space that is hard to use. Shoe racks below and shelving or storage boxes above can dramatically expand your storage options.

Improve Your Air

It can seem like we spend much of each year complaining that it is either too hot or too cold. Why not make this the year to fix all that? Even regions that aren’t cold that often can benefit from the installation of ceiling fans. UK ceiling fans can help cool rooms in the summer but will also save on heating costs in the winter. By switching to winter mode on the fans, you can force the warmer air down during cold weather to help keep rooms more comfortable without having to turn up your furnace.

Prepare Your Beds

Now is your chance to get a head start on your flowerbeds. Plant bulbs so that they are ready to grow and bloom once the spring starts. Now is also a great time to remove any older growth or weeds while they are still dormant from the winter. Soil that has been softened by the snow can be worked to aerate your flower beds for healthier plant growth. Add new trimming stones to define your flowerbeds or consider adding new beds to enhance the look of your yard.

Mulch Madness

The weeds are coming! Get a head start on your battle against encroaching weeds but adding mulch around your plants. You can even place a protective barrier around your plants to help prevent weeds from growing. Then cover the protective barrier with an attractive layer of mulch that will keep your yard looking tidy and healthy.

Insulation Installation

No one wants to pay more for heating and air conditioning. One of the biggest causes of high heating and cooling costs is a lack of insulation. The problem is usually thinking about this problem only once the house is too hot or too cold. Act now so that you (or a professional) can install more insulation while the temperatures are moderate. That will prevent hours spent in an overheated attic and help keep you and your family comfortable year-round.