Spring Preparation Home Improvement Projects

Did you know that, on average, homeowners who invest in winter home improvement projects experience a 15% increase in property value? As a homeowner, it’s up to you to utilize this season as a strategic springtime renewal opportunity. In this article, we'll guide you through some of the top winter renovations that can help prepare your house for the spring.

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Inspect Your Home's Insulation For Spring:

As winter slowly starts to creep it’s way into the colder temperatures, the importance of insulation becomes very apparent. Consider reinforcing your home's insulation, especially in the attic and walls. Proper insulation will keep you warm during winter’s coldest days and also lays the foundation for energy efficiency. Who doesn’t love lower energy bills, not to mention, a more comfortable home all year round? 

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Assess Your Windows Before Spring Arrives:

Winter projects are incomplete without addressing the windows. If your home is feeling awfully chilly this year, it could be because of the windows. Check for any drafts coming from the windows, and seal them with weatherstripping. If your windows are pretty old and dated and your don't want to stop there; you could consider upgrading to energy-efficient windows. It may feel daunting to tackle this in the wintertime, so our recommendation would be: seal drafts and do what ever you can to get through the colder months, and come springtime, make the investment into new windows. It will not only enhances your home's aesthetics and curb appeal, but also pays off in long-term savings.

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Start Thinking About Your Garden:

Yeah, your garden may be covered in snow, or your efforts to tend to the garden may be in hibernation, but a little winter care could go a long way in kickstarting your garden back to life come spring. Here’s a list of things you can do in the winter that you’ll thank yourself for when the weather starts to get warmer: 

• Trim overgrown branches
• Clear leftover debris
• Consider planting winter-friendly flowers
• Protect plants with burlap or frost cloth
• Start prepping your seeds for the summer months
• Bring some wildlife to your yard with birdfeeders
• Plan for spring and create a timeline 

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Don't Forget About Your HVAC:

Our heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems  are putting in WORK during the winter. But really, when was the last time you inspected them? Cause if you’re anything like me, the answer would be NEVER. Give them the attention they deserve by changing air filter, at least once this winter if not regularly (which is apparently what’s recommended). Not sure how to do this? Same! So I recommend scheduling a professional check-up to ensure they're working in top-notch condition. You can find HVAC professionals on Bidmii that would happily swing by to inspect your system. 

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Sweep The Chimney To Prevent Disaster:

This is for anyone that actually still has a wood-burning fireplace, and if you do, you’re lucky! Winter nights by the fireplace are a classic, but a neglected chimney can turn a cozy everning into a problematic nightmare. Put a chimney sweep on your to-do list to remove creosote buildup, and ensure safe and efficient fireplace operation. The little care you put in now prevents serious hazards, and who really wants to deal with that? 

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Final Thoughts

Why It Matters:

These winter projects aren’t just about checking items off a to-do list. They’re about creating a home that properly reflects your personality (like a gorgeous, flourishing garden) and anticipates your needs. As a homeowner, these projects are your way of shaping not just a house, but a place that you feel happy to own and live in.

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Experience and Expertise in Every Project

When it comes to home prep projects, my experiences have taught me that these projects can be somewhat difficult to tackle in that their immediate benefits are quite small. But the payoff, over time, makes them so worth it. Preparation projects lay the groundwork for a home that stands resilient against the changing seasons. They often save you money in the long run, and prevent an accumulation of damage. 

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References for Assurance

If you’re still not sold, that’s fair, in the winter the last thing I want to do is bundle up and get outside, or spend any more money than I already did on the holidays. But to underscore the importance of these projects, I encourage you to do a little bit of research. For example, the U.S. Department of Energy makes a point of emphasizing the impact of proper insulation on energy efficiency any chance they can. Similarly, most industry experts champion the benefits of energy-efficient windows for long-term savings.

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Transitioning to Spring

As we wrap up these winter projects, envision the satisfaction of not just surviving winter, but thriving in it. Your home, which will now be super well-prepared, will become a canvas for the vibrant hues of spring. So, I encourage you to find that little bit of motivation to tackle some of these projects, even something as simple as calling an expert to come inspect your HVAC system.