5 Ideas for Future Home Improvement

Sam Richards
Authored by Sam Richards
Posted Tuesday, October 31, 2017 - 11:02am

Whether you’re selling your home or just want to update your space, now is the perfect time to start planning home improvement projects for next year. You might want to reclaim a neglected room, sort that damp problem once and for all, or just make a few minor changes to freshen up your décor.

Regardless of your budget, there are ways you can improve the look and feel of your home without calling in professionals. So, if your New Year’s resolution is to upgrade your living space, take a look at these five ideas for home improvement.

Tackle That Spare Room

If you have a “junk room” in your home, the time has come to reclaim it. Dust off your unused gym equipment, old bikes, and boxes leftover from moving day and decide whether you need any of it. If the answer is no, and these items are just taking up valuable space, take them to a recycling centre or donate them to charity. Once you have a clean slate, you can go about making that room into a home office or guest bedroom you can be proud to show off.

Remodel Your Kitchen

The kitchen is the hub of family activity in a home, so if yours is looking drab, it might be time to consider a remodel. If this project feels too ambitious, tackle one area of the room at a time. You’d be surprised how adding new countertops or upgrading your appliances will make you want to spend more time cooking and baking. If your budget is tight, research cheap and easy ways to makeover your kitchen, and don’t be afraid to get creative.

Upgrade Your Insulation

Improve your home's energy efficiency and cut heating costs by upgrading the insulation. With the winter months approaching, there’s no better time to seal those cracks and prevent droughts getting through your doors and windows. Insulating your home doesn’t need to cost a bomb either, as you can get professional materials relatively cheaply online. A multiwall polycarbonate sheet is a versatile material designed for roofing, screening and glazing, and it could be the solution to an updated conservatory. Search on Glazing Systems for the right solution for you.

Eliminate Damp

If you have dark spots seeping through your linoleum flooring or mould lining the windows, you have a damp problem in your home. Mould growth in your living space can affect your health, so it’s important to address the issue straight away. The problem is caused by excess moisture in your building, which can result from leaking pipes, poor insulation, or rising damps from basements or lower floors, so these issues need addressing. Call in a professional if you’re not sure where the damp is coming from.

Clean Away Mould

Once you’ve identified the source of damp in your home, it’s time to clean the mould. You can do this yourself with a warm, wet sponge and dry rags. Wear a mask to protect yourself from mould spores and throw away all cloths and sponges after use.

Whatever your budget, there are simple ways you can improve your home using tools you already have, or materials you can purchase cheaply. Start making a list now of jobs that you want to tackle in 2018, and see in the New Year by refreshing your living space.

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