Winter Is The Perfect Time To Do These 6 Home Tasks
Winter can feel like a time when home projects get put on pause. But, you are spending more time at home, so there is more time to notice the little things you rush past the rest of the year. That makes winter an ideal season for taking care of some small but meaningful home updates. These are not difficult or time-consuming renovations. Just a few practical tasks that are easier to get done when schedules are slower and you’ve got more time on your hands. Get it done now to make daily life smoother by the time spring arrives.
Swap Out Old Outdoor Faucets
Winter is a great time to replace your old faucets because you’re not going to be using it or hosting backyard gatherings. A leaky or outdated faucet is easier to deal with when the water is probably already shut off for the cold weather. Putting in new faucets also improves water efficiency and daily comfort more than you’d expect, so it’s a job that’s absolutely worth it. Doing this now means you are not scrambling later when a dripping faucet turns into a problem you don’t notice.
Test Your Water
Cold weather usually means you’re going to be using the water inside of your house more because you’re just generally home more. That makes winter a great time to test your water for minerals, contaminants, or changes in taste. If you use a well or have older plumbing, this is especially important to do regularly. Testing now gives you time to adjust water filters or treatment before summer hits. It is one of those little maintenance checks that fits in perfectly in winter.
Check And Replace Smoke Detector Batteries
This task often gets forgotten until a chirp wakes you up at night. Winter is an important time for smoke detector checks because heaters, fireplaces, and holiday cooking increase the risk of a house fire. Set aside a chill afternoon to test every detector in your home and replace batteries, even if they still work. You will not regret having the peace of mind and not getting woken up by loud chirps when the batteries start to die. It is a small habit that protects your home when you are spending the most time inside it.
Organize The Laundry Room
Laundry piles tend to grow in winter as we bundle up in more layers to deal with the colder weather. That makes it the perfect time to reorganize your laundry room. Clearing shelves, rethinking storage, and making room for the important laundry supplies pays off quickly. You’ll notice problems faster because you’re doing laundry more often. So it makes sense to reorganize the room to make things easier and more efficient while all the problems you’ve noticed are still fresh in your mind.
Replace Worn-Out Carpet In High-Traffic Areas
Carpet can get more worn in winter because we tend to track in more snow, rain and mud, but that's also exactly why it is the right time to replace it. Carpet installers are often more available because it’s a low season, and if you’re doing it yourself, it’s an easy task to do on a snowy day indoors. Plus, replacing carpet now gives it time to settle before spring foot traffic ramps back up. It also improves indoor air quality during months when windows stay closed because there’s less dust and dirt hiding in your old carpet. It’s a total win-win.
Update Cabinet And Drawer Pulls
Swapping cabinet and drawer pulls is a small project that delivers a big visual payoff. Winter is perfect for it because it is quick, cheap, and can be done entirely indoors. New hardware can modernize a kitchen or bathroom without the need for any remodeling. It is also a satisfying project that you can complete in an afternoon. When the weather outside feels gray, small changes inside can make your home feel refreshed and new.
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Winter does not have to be a season of putting all your home projects on hold. It can be a time to quietly improve the way your home works for you, even if you don’t feel like going outside or spending more than a day on your home. These tasks are easier when life slows down and you have less distractions. None of them are too difficult, but together they add up to a home that feels better maintained and more comfortable to live in. So don’t wait, get these tasks done before winter ends.
Bliss Donahue-Power
