5 Winter Home Improvement Projects

Replace Kitchen Countertops

Redoing your kitchen countertops can give this heavily trafficked room an easy upgrade. Plus, it’s a project that doesn’t require any time outside, ideal for those blustery January days. This project can offer a big payoff, as minor kitchen remodels have an average return on investment of 72%.

The colder, drier winter months offer an optimal climate for installing new hardwood flooring. The dry air helps prevent gapping in newly placed boards, and lower humidity decreases the risk of water damage. In addition, the winter air will lessen the drying time for any adhesive involved in the installation. New wood flooring has better insulating properties than older worn flooring.

Let’s Redo The Laundry Room

Totally redoing your Laundry Room is always an option, but often, you can give your laundry room an excellent upgrade without needing to knock down walls. This means you don’t have to worry about dust so you can keep your windows closed.

Add shelves, paint the walls in a cheery color, and buy yourself some new laundry bins to keep your clothes and supplies sorted. And if your 10-year-old washer is finally about to kick the bucket, know that appliances typically go on sale September through November and once again in January.

A Lighting Upgrade Is Also A Great Idea

If your home is a few years old and you want to bring in a modern feel and look, upgrading the lighting is great place to start.

In addition, consider swapping out your old bulbs for natural spectrum light bulbs, which provide the same broad spectrum of natural daylight.

Crown Molding

When the weather is gray and rainy, it’s the perfect moment to focus on decorative projects you might not normally have time for—like adding crown molding to your abode. After all, you’ll be spending a lot of time inside for the next few months, so you’ll want to have something new and nice to look at.