Cost Effective Home Updates for This Winter

For those who live in a four-season climate, the idea of doing home improvements and updates during the winter may seem unattractive at first glance. However, the cold months are often a great time to get to all the projects inside that seem to fall by the wayside in the hustle and bustle of summer. Here are some cost-effective updates that are perfect for completing during winter.
Doing a Deep Clean
If you plan to sell your home in the spring or are just tired of trying to keep up with cleaning, organizing a true deep clean is a great way to update your home’s decor and give it a fresh look. Get a team of family and friends together or hire a professional cleaner to come in. Either way, you will be able to command a higher price for a ship-shape home than one with tobacco-stained walls or dingy carpets.

Insulating the Attic
Nobody wants to work in an attic during the summer, where temperatures can climb to dangerous levels quite quickly. If you want to have insulation blown in professionally or you’d just like to staple up some fiberglass roll, winter is the time to do it. This is an especially good project if your area is experiencing deep cold and high winds. You’ll be able to feel any gaps in coverage with a bare hand. A properly insulated attic can save you a ton of money in heating costs, so it’s definitely worth the investment.

A New HVAC System
If your furnace is older than you are or your air conditioning consists of a few ancient window units and a couple fans, you’re likely paying a ton in utility costs to keep your house comfortable. Not only will a new Comfortable Home Systems HVAC system cut down on gas and electricity costs, but it can also remove allergens from the air and help with any humidity issues your home may have.

New Flooring
Whether you need new tile in the bathroom or to replace some spongy boards in the kitchen, flooring work is intense physical labor that is difficult enough without warm temperatures to contend with. Some flooring and carpeting retailers suffer quite a slump in business over the winter, as well, meaning that you can snag deep discounts on both materials and labor by having the work completed in the cold months. Additionally, you will likely have your choice of dates and times, leaving the work to be done at your leisure and convenience. You may also consider of cover the floor with nice floor mat to make the floor of your house look even more pleasant.

All of these cost-effective updates to your house are perfect winter projects. Not only will they save you money, you will also reap the benefits of having your house in excellent shape in case you would like to sell it.

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