Family Friendly Home Improvements to Consider This Year
We may be heading into the autumn, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to make some changes to your home before the winter arrives. Below, we’ve rounded up five family-friendly home improvement projects that you should consider before the year’s out.
1. Convert an office into a playroom
A home office can be one of the most valuable rooms if you’re working from home on a regular basis, but if you’re not, then there’s no need to dedicate a room to your old PC. Consider switching it up and converting your office room into another bedroom, or even a play room for your children where they can store toys, clothes and games consoles.
That way, they’ll be able to keep their bedrooms clean and tidy and have somewhere fun to play when you want quiet time. Decoist has put together some of the best playroom designs if you’re looking for inspiration – flick through with your children to find a style that fits.
2. Transform your garden
Whether you realize it or not, your garden is one of the most important places in your home. In the summer months, you can use your garden to host barbecues, dinner parties and fun family activities, while in the cooler autumn and winter months, you can chill out with some marshmallows and a hot chocolate, or build a snowman. Before it gets too cold, though, there’s just enough time to make some changes to your garden – add a new set of tables and chairs, do some landscaping or build a Wendy house where your children can play at the weekend.
3. Replace your garage roof
Another important home improvement project you can work on is your garage. Over time, garage roofs can wear away and lead to leaks and damage to your expensive DIY equipment and bikes, so it’s important you check it on a regular basis to make sure it’s up to scratch. If you don’t know where to start, consider calling a roofing contractor who will be able to come to your property and check the condition of your garage roof before offering recommendations on its repair or replacement.
4. Decorate the family living room
Nowadays, children and young adults spend more time on their phones than ever before, and as a parent, it can often feel like a chore trying to make conversation with your kids. Make simple home improvements in your family living room, and you’ll be able to spend more quality time with the ones you love the most. Whether that involves adding a home entertainment system, upgrading your television set or splashing out on comfortable sofas, cushions and throws, it’s easy to make your living room the place to hang out.
5. Keeping cool during the summer and warm during the winter
Updating and maintaining your air conditioning and heating units will go a long way when it comes to comfort. Oftentimes, a simple service call can help identify small issues and allow you time to correct them before they become more costly further down the road. Many HVAC companies offer monthly maintenance programs that offer peace of mind for as low as $15 per month. Some companies also offer low cost monthly HVAC maintenance programs for small businesses, as well. With savings like these, you can rest assured that you and your family will be able to stay comfortable no matter the season outside your front door.
Whether you’re looking for quick wins or you’re prepared to splash the cash on expensive furnishings and repairs, it’s time to make your house a home.
