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Published on December 15th, 2021

TOP 5 WINTERTIME RENOVATIONS

YOU MAY NOT THINK IT, BUT THE WINTER MONTHS ARE AN EXCELLENT TIME TO BEGIN HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. DURING COLDER WEATHER MONTHS, IT MAY BE EASIER TO SECURE POTENTIAL DISCOUNTS FROM PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTORS, AS WELL AS SHORTER COMPLETION TIMETABLES.

HERE ARE FIVE OF THE BEST WINTER HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND RENOVATIONS TO TAKE ON:

KITCHEN UPGRADE

THERE ARE SO MANY DIFFERENT WAYS TO SPRUCE UP YOUR KITCHEN, FROM REPLACING THE COUNTERTOPS, SWITCHING OUT CABINETS, CHANGING LIGHT FIXTURES, OR ADDING A TRENDY BACKSPLASH.

ALL OF THESE PROJECTS CAN BE DONE WITH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF TRIPS BACK AND FORTH OUTSIDE, THEREFORE, MAKING THESE PERFECT COLD-MONTH PROJECTS.

BYPASS SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER BY UPGRADING THE APPEARANCE OF YOUR KITCHEN THIS WINTER.

CHANGE THE WALLS

DON’T WAIT FOR SPRING CLEANING TO PAINT THE WALLS IN YOUR HOME. DURING THE LATE WINTER MONTHS, THE AIR INSIDE YOUR HOME IS DRY AND PROVIDES A QUICKER DRYING ENVIRONMENT FOR INTERIOR PAINTING PROJECTS.

YOU ARE ALSO LIKELY TO FIND GOOD DEALS ON PAINT AT THE LOCAL HARDWARE STORE. THIS WINTER, DROP ABOUT $30 ON A GALLON OF PAINT AND GIVE YOUR HOME A FRESH, NEW LOOK.

REFRESH YOUR HOME’S INSULATION

ONE OF YOUR HOME’S PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES IS PROTECTING YOU FROM THE ELEMENTS, ESPECIALLY THE COLD OF WINTER. ONE OF THE BEST WAYS TO ENSURE THE INSIDE OF YOUR HOME STAYS WARM IS TO ADD INSULATION TO YOUR ATTIC, BASEMENT, AND/OR CRAWLSPACE.

ALONG WITH KEEPING YOU WARM WHILE INSIDE YOUR HOME, INSULATION CAN HELP LOWER YOUR ENERGY BILLS. ONE QUICK WAY TO TELL IF YOU NEED NEW INSULATION IS TO CHECK YOUR ATTIC AND SEE IF ANY FLOOR JOISTS ARE SHOWING. IF SO, IT’S TIME TO INVEST IN MORE INSULATION.

REPLACE DRAFTY WINDOWS & SEAL AIR LEAKS

SPEAKING OF LOWERING ENERGY BILLS, REPLACING WINDOWS THAT HAVE COLD DRAFTS BLOWING THROUGH THEM CAN CUT ENERGY LOSS.

ALONG WITH REPLACING THE WINDOWS, SEALING OPENINGS AND AIR LEAKS WITH CAULK, WEATHERSTRIPPING, OR WATERPROOF SEALANT. DOING THIS AROUND WINDOWS, DOORS, AND PIPES WILL ALSO IMPROVE YOUR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND LOWER YOUR UTILITY COSTS AT THE SAME TIME.

REFURBISH OR REPLACE DOORS

THE INTERIOR DOORS OF YOUR HOME HAVE A VISUAL IMPACT ON THE AESTHETICS OF YOUR HOME. IF REPLACING THEM IS ABOVE YOUR BUDGET THIS WINTER, A SIMPLE REFURBISHING PROJECT CAN DO WONDERS.

YOU COULD PAINT YOUR DOORS TO LOOK MORE MODERN, EXCHANGE THE KNOBS WITH MORE DECORATIVE PIECES TO HELP ADD FLAIR, OR ADD MOLDING TO OTHERWISE FLAT DOORS TO CREATE DIMENSION.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM MK CONSTRUCTION

WE WISH YOU AN ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL 2021 HOLIDAY SEASON AND HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL START TO THE NEW YEAR IN 2022!

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