When the first shelter-in-place orders came out in March 2020, they changed daily life for the masses. Many schools shut down, leaving children to learn remotely. Professionals also started telecommuting full-time, keeping them home far more often than usual.
Since houses weren’t just places for personal time, people began looking for ways to revitalize and refresh their spaces. If you want to improve your home during the pandemic, here are some ways to get moving in the right direction.
Air quality matters if you want to stay healthy and keep your home feeling fresh. If you’d like to give yours a boost, replace your air filters. If you have the ability, choose HEPA filters to remove airborne particles and pollutants as effectively as possible. If that isn’t an option, select air filters with high MERV ratings to get the best experience.
Another step you’ll want to take this winter is to get your chimney cleaned and inspected. Chimney issues could push smoke back into your house, leading to poorer air quality. Plus, built-up soot or debris and blockages are fire hazards. By hiring a professional chimney sweep, you’ll know that your chimney is clean and in good repair.
Additionally, you can help keep your home fresh with regular professional cleaning.
Transparent Cleaning Co. offers customized home cleaning services to meet your specific needs.
Many people experienced higher stress levels during the pandemic due to concerns about the virus and the challenges created by restrictions. By making your home a relaxing place, you can make sure you have a respite that lets you recharge and rejuvenate.
A straightforward way to start is by repainting. You can completely reinvent a room by going with a new color, such as a soothing blue or green. In lieu of paint, you could try custom wallpaper. It’s far less messy than painting. Plus, it’s a project you may be able to DIY, and it’s relatively low-cost, particularly when you consider how much of an impact it makes.
If a good soak is what you need to unwind, installing a new, larger bathtub in your bathroom or adding a hot tub in your yard could be a great option. It gives you a place to kick back and unwind right at your home, making it easier to keep stress levels down.
Another great project would be adding a fireplace. Being able to nestle up to a warm fire during the winter can be incredibly soothing. It also makes rooms seem cozier and gives you another way to heat your room.
Around $420 billion was spent on home improvement projects in 2020. However, that doesn’t mean every penny was spent wisely. Some projects have a better ROI than others. If you accidentally pick the wrong ones, you may not get all of your money back if you sell soon.
Before you pick any home improvements to do, research current trends and project ROI estimates. By focusing on what buyers prefer and projects with stronger ROIs, you’ll increase your odds of recouping what you spend. By also tracking your receipts and saving before and after photos, you can easily highlight the value of your improvements, too, making it easier to secure a higher sale price.
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