Typically homeowners take the winter off from home improvements, but we’re here to tell you there are a few easy upgrades you can complete to make your home feel more alive. February is a great time to get a majority of your interior upgrades done before warmer weather and landscaping chores start to beckon you outside. See which February home improvements you can tackle before spring rolls around!

• Tackle that to-do list. Have a project that’s been on your mind for a while? February is the perfect month to start (or complete) them! Try to busy yourself with a fun home improvement like organizing a closet or decorating an entryway. Is your garage in disarray? Set out to organize the space with clear plastic bins, pegboard, and shelving. Leave dreary chores like unclogging drains or re-grouting the tub for another day. They can quickly become boring, leaving you with the desire to quit before you’ve even started.
• Update your lighting. Instead of turning lights on and off constantly, dimmer switches give you with the ability to play around with the lighting in any space to make it work for whatever is going on. Dimmer switches work wonders in main living spaces, bedrooms, and basements. Installing dimmers throughout your home is a simple process. Simply cut the power to the existing switch, remove the old one (disconnecting all the wires) and replace it with a dimmer switch, which you can purchase at any local hardware store.
• Add a fresh coat of paint. February is an excellent time to repaint your home. Winter is a slow time for painting contractors, which means you’ll have a simpler time booking a professional and having the job completed in a timeframe that works for you. Whether you decide to paint a small space like a powder room or opt to repaint your entire basement, the experts of Mesa, AZ house painters can help.
• Reseal your home. Over time, the sealant around your windows and doors can become cracked and eroded. These cracks can let cold air in during the winter and hot air in during the summer, causing your home’s heating and cooling system to work harder than it must. Resealing these areas is a great (and easy) February home improvement that will keep your home warm or cool more efficiently for the rest of the year!
• Make upgrades to your décor. Simple changes can really make a big difference, especially when it comes to the décor around your home. Swap your current window treatments for a lighter or more patterned fabric. With spring just around the corner, you’ll want the rooms in your home to feel lighter and airier. Do the same with throw pillows, blankets, and rugs.

For more easy home updates this February, contact Catherine Pulcine, an Ottawa interior decorator.