Start a home improvement resolution list

When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, only about 9% of people who set a resolution actually keep it, according to a 2016 study. That is strikingly low, but think about it. When was the last time you actually kept that resolution past June? So let’s all be honest, most resolutions won’t get accomplished. But what if there were more achievable resolutions, not only for yourself, but for your home! 

Several studies have shown that setting monthly goals is one way to make sure you achieve goals. That being said, try setting a personal goal, and a home improvement goal for each month of 2022. 

It might sound difficult to come up with all those goals, but if they are small simple tasks, you can check them off at any point and get ahead! 

Here is a list of some home improvement goals you can set for yourself throughout the year! 

1. Paint a room

2. Add storage or shelves 

3. Organize the garage 

4. Upgrade light fixtures

5. Add plants inside or outside

6. Do an inspection for any visible indoor or outdoor defects/damages

7. Add LED bulbs to make your home more energy efficient

8. Redo the entryway

9. Add or change paintings/wall decor

10. Clean grout and tile 

11. Purge unnecessary items

12. Add an accent wall of wallpaper in a room

13. Start using a better organization system such as colored-coded laundry baskets 

14. Change your HVAC filter

15. Clean all windows, inside and out

16. Organize kitchen cabinets

17. Deep clean carpets 

While some of the improvements listed above are harder than others, pick the ones that work for you and what is best suited for your home. Small improvements once a month will get you excited about your home again and could give you a sense of renewal. Give it a try!

Haley Galvin, Realtopia Real Estate Marketing/Brand Manager