In the run-up to the New Year, many people like to get their house looking fantastic in preparation for all those friends and family members who may drop by. It’s a great time to do all those little jobs that you have meant to do for a while but have never quite been able to find the time for, and there is no better motivation than the idea of being ready to start the New Year with your home looking just the way you want it to.
Simple Painting Jobs
We all have that little bit of painting that has been neglected. Perhaps you need to touch up one wall in a room but haven’t gotten around to it, or maybe you started a place but haven’t quite finished it. Perhaps you still need to paint the skirting boards.
Well, don’t put it off any longer. With a few hours of work at the most, you could have it finished, leaving you with a fresh, clean look for the new year.
Stunning Driveway
The first thing your visitors will see when they arrive is your driveway. If it looks a bit grubby, get out the pressure washer and give it a quick blast. Not only will this make it look cleaner, but it will also remove any algae and make the surface less slippery during wet weather.
New Curtains
If your curtains are looking a little shabby, now might be the time to invest in some new ones. Make sure you pick lined ones, as they will help to keep your rooms warmer in the winter months.
Clean Your Carpets
Over time, dirt can build up on your carpets, and vacuuming alone is not always enough to clean them. Hire a carpet-cleaning machine or get a professional in; you may be surprised at just how much of a difference it can make.
Guttering
Winter is always a good time to clean out your guttering. Make sure they are free from leaves and other blockages – the last thing you want when you have visitors is problems caused by blocked gutters.
Wooden Flooring
Over time, your wood flooring will be subjected to much traffic. The new year is, therefore, an excellent time to ensure your wood floor is in great shape. It is well worth investing in having your flooring renovated. If, however, it has become damaged, maybe because of a water leak, you might want to consider replacing it with new wooden flooring from a company such as Just Wood.
Check Your Boiler
Ensure you have your boiler serviced; it’s a good idea to do this every year so you do not find yourself without hot water or heat during the holiday season. Trying to get someone out to look at a faulty boiler in the middle of winter could be difficult and very expensive!
Clean The Sofas
We subject our sofas to quite a lot over a year. If you have a fabric sofa, use a special shampoo to thoroughly clean the covers to make them smell lovely and fresh. If you have a leather sofa, pick a specialist leather cleaner to give it a new lease of life.
Damp Patches
It is a good idea to take care of any damp patches on your internal walls and ceilings. If you are unsure why you have damp, consult a specialist who can advise you on what action you need to take. Once treated, it is worth using anti-damp paint on the areas.
Clean The Chimney
If you are lucky enough to have a real fireplace in your house, make sure that the chimney is swept; this will remove any potential blockages and allow you to give the brickwork a quick check-over.
Taking the above tips into account is sure to make your house look better in 2017, allowing you to bask in the glow of a warm, welcoming home in 2017 and beyond.
