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Many home improvement work on your property can come to an abrupt halt during a harsh Canadian winter, especially if they are outdoors.
You may complete many do-it-yourself projects around the house to get through the winter; however, larger home improvements like landscaping or building a new deck should be saved for the warmer months.
A few of these wintertime projects might benefit your home’s value in addition to being good for your well-being. Some of the best Toronto real estate agents agree that a home’s suitability for the winter, as well as the summer, can have a significant impact on its ability to sell.
Here are three excellent solutions to transform your home into a toasty haven from the rigours of winter if you feel it needs something more this season.
Winter Proof
Do you sense a chill in the air? The frigid winter weather might result from warm air escaping through cracks, gaps, and other external building flaws. Not only will cold air enter your home through these spaces but, so will water, as snow and ice begin to melt. This can seriously harm the foundation of your house. Pests may be able to enter your home as well, seeking refuge from harsh outside conditions depending on the size of the opening.
You may avoid these problems by ensuring your doors, windows, exterior walls, garage, and vents are tight and secure. It’s great for your wallet, too, as correctly insulating a home and plugging any heating leaks may reduce a homeowner’s heating costs by around 15%. The same goes for summer air conditioning costs.
Add Bright Lights
Although natural light is ideal for a home to seem bright, happy, and airy, it can be difficult to find throughout the winter. There are times throughout the winter when it seems like the light doesn’t come up until the morning is already over, then by midday, it’s a dismal cloud or snowfall, and by dinnertime, it’s pitch black again!
Trying to lighten up your home as much as possible is a terrific idea to try and combat the darkness.
Consider converting to LED bulbs if you haven’t already. They have a demonstrated longer lifespan and consume around 75% less energy than conventional bulbs. In comparison to conventional lights, LED bulbs frequently shine brighter and illuminate a larger area. Make sure to replace any burned-out or dim bulbs first.
Paint
Consider this a good opportunity to repaint if your walls need some touch-up work. Older white walls can be given a fresh coat of paint to make the space feel fresh and lively once again. If you’re feeling particularly daring, a fresh splash of colour on the wall can infuse a space with vitality and new life, helping to counteract the gloomy outside conditions.
To add splashes of colour and harmony throughout your home, experiment with this colour theory when choosing accessories like blankets, placemats, vases, and throw pillows.