Top 5 Home Updates to Tackle This Winter

As the temperature drops, you may notice you are spending more and more time inside your home. Take advantage of this opportunity to make some improvements to your interior. Whether you plan to sell your home at the Lake of the Ozarks soon or are simply wanting to make a few updates for your own comfort, it's a great time of year to tackle these projects. Below you can find a few ideas of tasks you may want to add to your to do list this winter.


1) Add Insulation

Not only does insulation help keep the warmth inside your home during the winter months, it can help to keep the cool in during the warmer times of the year too. While you are stuck inside due to the cold weather, you may as well ensure the warmth is staying inside your home too. Adding insulation to your attic is a great place to start the project. If you have an unfinished exterior wall, its a good idea to add insulation to that as well.

2) Repaint the Walls

Now that you are inside your home more, you may be staring at the walls and dreaming of something a little different. Whether you want to give your entire home a makeover or simply update the wall color in a specific room, the winter months are a great time to take this project on. Turn on the tunes and get to rolling on a fresh coat of paint.
TIP: If you plan to sell your home in the near future, a neutral color tone may appeal to more potential buyers!

3) Finish a Basement

If you have an unfinished room or basement in your home, now is the perfect time to work on making improvements to finish this space. From adding insulation to finishing the drywall to putting flooring down, there may be enough updates to keep you busy and help get rid of those winter blues. Not only are you keeping yourself occupied you are also upping the value of your home.

4) Upgrade the Flooring

Take advantage of your extra time inside to make changes to your flooring. Whether you want to put down hardwood, tile, or carpet, you have adequate time on your hands to make the right decision for your space. Flooring is a major factor in which home buyers look at when purchasing a new house.

5) Reseal Openings

If you can feel a cold draft entering your home, act now in resealing any openings. Windows and doors should be sealed on a regular basis to ensure a tight seal to prevent cold air from entering. This is also a great way to help increase the efficiency of your home and keep the warm air inside, where you can enjoy it!

Now that you've seen a few of the ideas for home improvement projects that are ideal for winter, you're ready to get started. If you do plan to list your Lake of the Ozarks home for sale, give me a call. I can come by and go over some more upgrades that may help your home sell. I look forward to helping you list, sell, and market your home this winter!

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