5 home improvement projects that are easier
Whether you're selling your home in the spring, considered the best time to list it, or if you've just moved in, here are some home improvement projects experts recommend in the winter:
1. Paint the interiors
"Painters probably offer much more discounts and offers than during the oversold summer," says one expert.
"Painters probably offer much more discounts and offers than during the oversold summer," says one expert. (IStock)
"Due to the drop in demand for exterior paint from December to March, painters are likely to offer much greater discounts and offers than the summer," said Matt Kunz, president of Five Star Painting, a neighboring Kunz business estimates that the weather Average for a good painter in August is 3-4 weeks. But in December and January, it is 1 week or less.
If you paint the image yourself, you can still save it. Sherwin Williams is currently offering a 30% discount on colors and stains until December 29, 2019. (Please note you must keep windows open to vent fumes.)
2. Paint the exterior
Depending on the paint used, and most manufacturers specify the minimum and maximum temperature of a paint to be applied to the boxes, winter can also be the ideal time for exterior paint. This is especially true if you live in the South, as the paint does not dry well in extremely hot and humid conditions. It also doesn't dry well in cold climates. Rico de Paz, who oversees color testing for Consumer Reports, says it should be at least 50 degrees Fahrenheit when applied and should not drop below zero for several days after painting.
3. Install exterior lighting
Only on the shortest days of the year can you tell how dark it is outside.
Only on the shortest days of the year can you tell how dark it is outside. (iStock)
It is only on the shortest days of the year that you can fully see how dark it is outside and see where you need the light. The outdoor lighting installation will not only help keep your family safe, but will also keep you entertained outside in winter. In the latter case, you should invest in a heat lamp that provides both light and heat. And if you add more outdoor lighting, the men and women who deliver your packages will appreciate it. It makes your job so much easier.
4. Turn this free space into a home gym
You don't need a New Year's resolution to lose weight to take advantage of low winter prices on fitness equipment. In fact, half of the eight items on the consumer list that are best purchased in January can be used in a home gym. According to the company's research, expect "big discounts" on elliptical machines, treadmills, scales, and perhaps most importantly what you should stick to in your routine: a television.
5. Reworking Hardwood Floors
Hardening of new soils in wet weather is not a good idea. For a predictable finish, you need drier, warmer winter air.
Hardening of new soils in wet weather is not a good idea. For a predictable finish, you need drier, warmer winter air. (N-Hance Wood Finish Paint)
It is difficult to rework hardwood floors in winter if you spend more time indoors and have to be on your floors. You also need to find space inside to store your furniture. However, the downside may be better in the long run. N-Hance Wood Refinishing, a partner at National Depot, says that wetter temperatures can harden the finish too quickly. The result is a shiny and uneven finish. They prefer drier, warmer winter air for predictable final hardening.
1. Paint the interiors
"Painters probably offer much more discounts and offers than during the oversold summer," says one expert.
"Painters probably offer much more discounts and offers than during the oversold summer," says one expert. (IStock)
"Due to the drop in demand for exterior paint from December to March, painters are likely to offer much greater discounts and offers than the summer," said Matt Kunz, president of Five Star Painting, a neighboring Kunz business estimates that the weather Average for a good painter in August is 3-4 weeks. But in December and January, it is 1 week or less.
If you paint the image yourself, you can still save it. Sherwin Williams is currently offering a 30% discount on colors and stains until December 29, 2019. (Please note you must keep windows open to vent fumes.)
2. Paint the exterior
Depending on the paint used, and most manufacturers specify the minimum and maximum temperature of a paint to be applied to the boxes, winter can also be the ideal time for exterior paint. This is especially true if you live in the South, as the paint does not dry well in extremely hot and humid conditions. It also doesn't dry well in cold climates. Rico de Paz, who oversees color testing for Consumer Reports, says it should be at least 50 degrees Fahrenheit when applied and should not drop below zero for several days after painting.
3. Install exterior lighting
Only on the shortest days of the year can you tell how dark it is outside.
Only on the shortest days of the year can you tell how dark it is outside. (iStock)
It is only on the shortest days of the year that you can fully see how dark it is outside and see where you need the light. The outdoor lighting installation will not only help keep your family safe, but will also keep you entertained outside in winter. In the latter case, you should invest in a heat lamp that provides both light and heat. And if you add more outdoor lighting, the men and women who deliver your packages will appreciate it. It makes your job so much easier.
4. Turn this free space into a home gym
You don't need a New Year's resolution to lose weight to take advantage of low winter prices on fitness equipment. In fact, half of the eight items on the consumer list that are best purchased in January can be used in a home gym. According to the company's research, expect "big discounts" on elliptical machines, treadmills, scales, and perhaps most importantly what you should stick to in your routine: a television.
5. Reworking Hardwood Floors
Hardening of new soils in wet weather is not a good idea. For a predictable finish, you need drier, warmer winter air.
Hardening of new soils in wet weather is not a good idea. For a predictable finish, you need drier, warmer winter air. (N-Hance Wood Finish Paint)
It is difficult to rework hardwood floors in winter if you spend more time indoors and have to be on your floors. You also need to find space inside to store your furniture. However, the downside may be better in the long run. N-Hance Wood Refinishing, a partner at National Depot, says that wetter temperatures can harden the finish too quickly. The result is a shiny and uneven finish. They prefer drier, warmer winter air for predictable final hardening.
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