Don't let the cold bother you! Even if it's freezing outside, you can warm up with handy home improvements, an article from Inforum.com stated.
Screw in more energy efficient bulbs
Do you know that some home improvement projects could be as easy as changing a lightbulb? By using energy-efficient bulbs, you can have lighting that is 500 times more efficient than an ordinary incandescent bulb. This kind of lightbulb saves you energy and money too since it lasts more than 20 years.
Clean your closet out
If you have nowhere else to go, it's a great time to empty your closet and arrange it. You can make your work more efficient by putting your clothes in three separate piles: clothes that you currently use, clothes that you don't use and clothes that you can donate. Just by doing so, you will surely be able to access your things faster and will able to have plenty of room for more clothes.
It's drafty in here
Most of the time we tend to forget one of the most important things to do pre-winter time and that is checking for drafts. This is definitely the perfect time to do so now that you are trying to conserve heat and preventing yourself from freezing. You can install a door sweep in the gap between the bottom of the door while socket sealers can reduce drafts coming through electric outlet panels. You can purchase weather stripping material and socket sealers from your local hardware store.
Thermostat upgrades
The article from Inforum.com also suggests installing a smart thermostat which allows you to control indoor temperature with your smartphone. According to Consumer Reports, programmable thermostat models will be able to save you hundreds of dollars a year. It is also highly recommended that you do your own research for the most suitable model that will work for your own home.
Wait, there's more!
Consider other projects to spice up your home to start the New Year. You could paint your room a new color or paint an accent wall, upgrade your kitchen with a new backsplash or redecorate your living room. The possibilities are endless!