AHHH SPRING!
AHHH SPRING!
by Rena Bullard @ Redecorating By Rena
March 20th was the first day of spring. It may be hard to imagine that spring is actually going to come this year if you are still cranking up the heat in your home and shoveling snow from your driveway. But, it won’t be much longer before old man winter will be sent packing (at least on the east coast). While you are waiting for the arrival of spring, here are three projects you can begin to think about to get your home ready for spring. Are You Ready?
1. Windows – Your windows take center stage once the weather changes from cold to warm. Begin thinking about whether you will wash them yourself or hire someone to tackle the job. If you choose to hire someone, you’ll want to make an appointment now before they become booked solid. Consider what window treatments you will use. Undoubtedly, you will want to switch to a lighter fabric and different color value that is more conducive to springtime.
2. Carpets / Flooring – Our floors take a real beating during the winter months. Whether you have carpet or hard wood, or whatever, chances are your floors could use some tender loving care. Will you tackle the job yourself or hire someone? And, once your floors are cleaned, consider using runners to keep the dirt from foot traffic to a minimum.
3. Outdoor living area – It doesn’t matter what the square footage of your outdoor space is; what matters is that you make the most of it. Take a look at your outdoor furniture and determine what kind of care is necessary before you actually need to use them or if you need to start fresh with new pieces. If you have a fence, what kind of maintenance does it require? Who will cut and take care of your grass this year? If you have a wood deck, does it need to be stained?
DIY Decorating Addict, Anendi Marketplace, April 2014
These are just a few projects you can begin when spring arrives. Instead of looking longingly at the calendar wishing spring would hurry up, take this time to think about these projects so that when spring does arrive your home will be ready. Soon you will be able to enjoy your space – indoors and outdoors. For more tips on sprucing up your abode for spring go to http://www.welcome.renabullard.com.
