During wintertime, you might have trouble feeling motivated to improve your home. When you are stuck inside because the weather is bad, why not take on a DIY project around the house? Here are 5 ideas for winter home improvement projects that you can complete while staying warm inside.
Interior Painting
Sprucing up the walls can make a room look brighter, cleaner, and more open. With quality materials and the right preparation, you can give your walls a professional-looking paint job. Wash the walls to help the paint adhere, line the baseboards, ceilings, and any other places you want to protect with painter’s tape, and sand down imperfections. Protect your floors with dropcloths. Use a roller in a “W” motion to paint the walls from top to bottom. Paint the edges and corners carefully with a small paintbrush.
Winter Home Improvement Projects for Flooring
Flooring can be an advanced home improvement job or a simple DIY task, depending on what type of flooring material you choose. One of the best types of flooring material for homeowners to install themselves is vinyl. Interlocking vinyl planks snap together, and many options already have the underlayment attached. This type of flooring is waterproof, so it is recommended in kitchens and bathrooms. It is a great alternative if you don’t want to take on a difficult tiling project. If you already have hardwood floors, sand and stain them to refresh their finish.
Kitchen Cabinet Upgrades
Upgrading your kitchen cabinets doesn’t have to be complicated. If the cabinets are in fine condition, spruce them up by sanding and staining them or painting them a new color. Add new knobs or bar pulls to cabinets and drawers.
Change Out Faucets to Low-Flow Models
Replacing faucets and showerheads with ones that use new low-flow technology is a fairly simple project that will help you spend less money on water throughout the whole year. With basic tools and a good set of instructions, you can install a new faucet yourself.
Add a Backsplash for Winter Home Improvement
You can have fun finding a backsplash design that complements and adds character to your kitchen or bathroom. For a novice DIYer, choose a peel-and-stick tile option. It creates the same look as a traditional tile without having to deal with messy grout.
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