{"id":18556,"date":"2012-12-05T15:11:38","date_gmt":"2012-12-05T19:11:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/louisvillehomesblog.com\/?p=4124"},"modified":"2023-08-24T18:17:12","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T18:17:12","slug":"5-great-winter-home-improvements-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trepryor.com\/blog\/5-great-winter-home-improvements-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Great Winter Home Improvements Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Holidays are upon us and life can be hectic. But winter is also<\/em> a great time to work on those 5 home improvement projects<\/strong> that add value to your Louisville home, lower your heating costs or enhance your frame of mind during the dreary months ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

To help spur you on, I’ve identified five great home improvement projects that you can handle, without hiring a contractor. If you’re not the handiest tool in the shed, winter is a great time to hire a contractor, who typically has more availability during this season. You can negotiate a better rate, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, let’s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Update those lighting fixtures<\/h3>\n\n\n
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One of these 5 home improvement projects that can really make your Holidays sparkle is installing new lighting fixtures.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

What is the most popular exclamation on any home show? “This space is so light and airy!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Humans love light. The more light, the better. You can’t add more windows to your home without major costs, but you can update the lighting fixtures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does your room have an old ceiling fan? Replace it with a new one that also has a built-in light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tired of the brass chandelier above the kitchen table? Go shopping, a select a beautiful, contemporary fixture that matches your current tastes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t forget, that installing lights under your kitchen cabinets is not too difficult and adds instant style<\/strong>. Most home buyers also find it appealing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Organize those closets and storage areas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When New Year’s Day arrives, many of us are thinking of resolutions for the upcoming year. A popular one is being better organized and more efficient with our time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter is a wonderful time to go through your closets and donate items to charity while organizing everything you plan to keep. Installing new shelves, drawers or clothing racks is a fairly straightforward proposition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pick one room to start, declutter, and then organize what’s left by what you use most often<\/em>. Come the new year, you’ll have a sense of pride<\/strong> that you’re already ahead of the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Liven up the tired spaces with paint<\/h3>\n\n\n
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The easiest way to update the feel of any room is with new, fresh paint.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Sick and tired of the same old bedroom walls? Nothing will change a room’s appearance faster, or at a lower cost, than new paint<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t let the winter doldrums get you down. Spice things up with some bold, new colors to brighten your mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If it’s frigid outside and you can’t open the windows, you may opt for a low-VOC paint that has less fumes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Add insulation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Not the sexiest option in the list but winter is a great time to add insulation and lower your utility costs<\/strong>. It also makes your home more comfortable<\/em> during the cold months ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding insulation doesn’t need to be difficult either. There are multiple options, depending on the location in your Louisville home that need attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, wrapping your water heater with insulation helps it run more efficiently and last longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Spruce up those floors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You won’t believe the number of laminate flooring options these days. So many styles to choose from and the products are better made than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putting down new laminate floors is a great way to improve a basement, laundry room, or even certain baths. Some cuts can be tricky, but there are a large number of video guides to help you install laminate floors<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carpet tiles<\/strong> are another great home improvement project that homeowners can usually tackle themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wrapping up!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you let the Holiday madness get you down, add a couple of these home improvement projects to your calendar, knock them out, and feel good<\/em> about the investment you’ve made to your Louisville home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Holidays are upon us and life can be hectic. 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