Spring is almost here and we all know what that means -- spring cleaning! But, aside from the annual general cleaning of your house every Spring, it would also be fun and interesting to try some DIY projects to spruce up your house.
Whether you are planning to sell your house this year or you just want to add in some extra special feature to mark the start of the season, it pays to know how to jumpstart your DIY home improvement projects.
Survey the house for all the quick fixes you need to do.
Did you notice that cold draft on your window this Winter? This is a sign that you need to caulk your doors and windows pretty soon. What about the dripping pipes underneath the kitchen sink last Thanksgiving, were you able to attend to that? It would be very helpful if you would check everything before you start so you can gauge how much you would need to spend and how long you would need to work on the project.
Consider all the materials you might need/want to add.
Because you are able to check all the things that need improvement, your next concern is to look for materials that you will need for them. Factor in the quality of the material plus the budget that you will allot for it.
Make sure all your general cleaning tools still work.
Spring cleaning would require you a lot of cleaning tools, like the lawn mower or the vacuum cleaner. It would really be such a bummer if you would only know that they don't work on the day that you will use them.
Be sure to check your HVAC system.
Summer heat comes shortly after the breezy days of Spring. Because you're conserving all the heat inside your house right now for the Winter season, you should remember to make the necessary adjustments after the cold seasons.
