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Goodbye spring cleaning, hello winter refresh!
Every year, homeowners anxiously
await spring to refresh and reset their
homes. But what if we capitalized on
all the time spent indoors during winter
to take control of home improvements
ahead of time instead? With a little
thoughtful planning, you’ll not only
be able to give your space a simple face
lift but also enjoy spring when it comes
around and be outside, soaking up the
weather!
Many homeowners agree that the colder
months are the perfect time to cross
home improvement projects off the list,
feeling more motivated to work on them
during this time of year, according to a
new survey (online survey conducted in
September, 2018, of 1,000 U.S. homeowners,
ages 18+, in partnership with
Lucid, on behalf of Maytag). A whopping
78 percent of homeowners plan to make
some type of home improvement in
the next three to six months and young
homeowners are even more motivated,
with 87 percent of millennials planning
to give their spaces some tender loving
care during the same time frame.
Simple updates with big impact
Enhancing your home’s value and
functionality does not require a fullblown
remodel. Strategic updates can
make a signifi cant impact and can be
completed in just a few days. Consider
these smart, no sweat home updates
while staying cozy indoors.
Upgrade appliances: Dated appliances
can steal from a space’s potential; a
simple swap can completely transform
the aesthetic of a room, taking it from
vintage to polished in a snap. Th anks to
Maytag, you don’t have to sacrifi ce function
for style. Whether you’re partial
to French door or side-by-side refrigerators,
front load or top load washers,
explore sleek options at www.maytag.
com. With a few thoughtful changes,
you have the power to turn your home
into the space you’ve always dreamed of.
Declutter: While you may not be
ready to jump on the minimalist band
wagon, be inspired by the movement and
remove unnecessary items from your
home. Donate or sell trinkets and gadgets
you don’t use and focus on organizing
what’s left . Consider storage solutions
like closet organizers and kitchen
pull-outs that make organization seamless.
Th ere’s no greater joy than coming
home to a clean, tidy and truly clutter
free space.
Fresh paint: A fresh coat of paint is an
aff ordable update for any room, and with
a little elbow grease, you can easily complete
this project in a weekend. Whether
you paint all the walls in your bedroom
or just one to create a focal wall, you can
customize this project to your personal
tastes and preferences. While you’re at
it, why not paint the ceiling too? A fresh
coat of white paint can instantly elevate a
space by better refl ecting light.
Replace hardware: Th e kitchen and
bathrooms are typically the most frequented
rooms in a home. Th e hardware
in these spaces might seem like an aft erthought,
but if you want to add a little
pizzazz with minimal eff ort, focus here.
Styles go in and out of fashion and hardware
becomes drab with everyday wear
and tear. Replace knobs, handles and
hooks with a new look that refl ects your
personality. Brushed metals have maintained
popularity, and brass is poised to
make a comeback. Other materials like
wood and glass are popular for hardware,
too.
Whether you love it or can’t get through
it quickly enough, winter is a perfect time
to take on home improvements that are
simple and achievable; about three in
four homeowners would rather complete
home renovations during the fall and
winter so they can travel in the spring
and summer. With these handy tips, you
have the knowledge and power to rejuvenate
your home and make this winter a
productive one. Update now, so you can
relax later!
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