Winter isn’t considered the optimal time to start many home improvement projects. Some outdoor jobs may be inaccessible for the time being, but there is still a lot you could be working on indoors. Here we take a look at just a few straightforward and inexpensive home improvements that can be carried out during the colder months.
Paint your interiors
If your walls are looking scuffed, chipped or faded, consider refreshing your interiors with a new coat of paint. It’s a simple and affordable job, which requires nothing more than decent brushes, rollers and high-quality paint. With all of us spending plenty of time indoors this winter, make your interior spaces a more pleasant place to be.
Seal openings and air leaks
This is the ideal time of year to check your windows and doors for gaps, cracks, holes or leaks. Even the slightest imperfections around window and door frames can lead to heat loss and elevated energy bills.
After identifying any problem areas, a sealant can often be applied in minutes with no additional tools required. For particularly bad cases, speak to a double-glazing specialist.
Add a kitchen glass splashback
If you tackle the kitchen tiles as part of your winter renovations, consider fitting a glass splashback as part of the job. A splash back serves the important function of protecting your walls while cooking on the hob, while making a decorative contribution to the room. There’s a range of colours and styles to choose from, so you’re bound to find the ideal splashback to coordinate with the rest of your kitchen.
Upgrade your door furniture
Your interior and exterior doors, cupboards, drawers and wardrobes can all be instantly upgraded with new fittings. Combined with a fresh coat of paint, modernised door furniture can make a big contribution to a room’s look and feel. This includes fixtures such as doorknobs, cupboard handles, locks and even hinges. All of which are available in a wide variety of elegant and sophisticated designs.
Create additional shelving space
If storage is an issue in your home, the problem can be lessened with new shelving units. This is one of the cheapest and simplest of all home improvement projects, so it’s ideal for any DIY novices to start with.
After ordering the boards and brackets, allocate a few hours to carry out the job, and enhance both the convenience and the visual appeal of any room.
Consider replacement radiators
Replacing radiators may seem like one of the more challenging and technical home improvement jobs. But it can be surprisingly simple. The key is to ensure the new radiators are similar to your current model in terms of shape, size and mounting. It’s then a case of draining and removing the old radiators, before hanging your new heating appliances in place.
