In the fall everyone should consider what their home requires to be in top shape for the cooler seasons and holidays that lie ahead. Even if you have limited finances to splurge on home improvements, you can take steps to make your home more enjoyable for the winter months and holiday visitors. My tidbits this month provide a few ideas, which you may want to consider for your own home.
Tidbit #1: For the kitchen and bath, replace out dated appliances and/or fixtures. If the budget allows, replace the countertops. All cabinets can be updated simply with the installation of new handles and hardware. Local stores have many styles to select from for the color and design that meets your taste.
Tidbit #2: Interior painting can quickly change the look of your home at a reasonable cost. Consider warm winter colors for the living and family rooms. Add some color if all the rooms are basically white or light beige, for a cozy feel. Consider faux finishes to a wall for a totally new look. Let the children help pick out colors for their bedrooms. If your fireplace has no mantel, consider having one installed.
Tidbit #3: Replace the single pane windows before cooler weather, for better insulation and an up dated look to your home. Local window contractors can assist you in selecting the windows that fit your taste, or you can purchase them yourself. Be aware of the costs variations, and the styles that best fit your home’s design. If the past rainy seasons indicated leaky windows, you want to take care of that with replacements before the rains arrive.
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