by Lina Martinez

Many of us have really made a focus on our homes during this lockdown period, and there has been more DIY and home improvements done than ever before. However, now might be the time to focus on other areas of your home and make your house feel rejuvenated and brand new. With that in mind, here are some of the areas and jobs that you can do to make your house a home. 

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Think about the exterior of your home

One of the first things that you can think about is the exterior of your home. This is your home's opportunity to make a decent first impression. You could clean up the driveways and pathways by enlisting the help of a pressure washing service. You can make an appointment by checking out their website. You could also look to repair any pointing or rendering on the front of your property in order to make it look well kept and more welcoming for when you come home.
 
A recent trend is in upgrading the front door of the home with more colorful and interesting looks. Look around at front doors for sale and you’ll find some neat options. Other minor jobs might include cleaning down your windows, clean windows sparkle in the light and make your home look much more appealing than one with stained or dirty windows. To both improve the aesthetic and functionality of the exterior of your home, it could also be worthwhile hiring a cleaning service such as Pro Clean Plus to clean out your gutters and remove debris from the roof, this way rain will run off more effectively and you'll also have a brand new looking roof!

What about the gardens?

Another area to focus on would be the gardens. Now that we are in summer we should have plans to spend more time in our gardens and as we are still encouraged to spend as much time at home as possible, your garden could be a beneficial area of your home to take advantage of. It might be time to focus on your flower beds, planting some new things or getting rid of weeds. Maybe you want to mow your lawn so that it looks neater. Perhaps you want to think about making improvements such as a new patio or decking area from someone like this company offering decking sheffield, adding some furniture, and even a BBQ to enjoy the garden with. 

Any painting that needs to be done

Is there any painting that needs to be done in your home? Maybe the exterior needs brightening up or perhaps there is a room in your home that has been neglected for some time. It might be time to think about new wallpaper or featured painted walls to make a big difference to your home.  A fresh coat of paint can make such a big difference, and will enable a home to feel clean and tidy, and a chance for you to change the layout and the look of the room with some new interior decoration purchases. A mixture of paint and peel and stick wallpaper also creates a neat look when using some great wood borders.

Decluttering 

Finally, decluttering is a great way to help your home feel rejuvenated. During lockdown, we may have accumulated a little more clutter and our homes are more ‘lived in’ than usual. So why not make it a priority for you now? You can look at clearing out drawers and wardrobes, even rooms and lift areas. It could make a big difference to how your home looks and feels and as we start to move out of lockdown, will certainly help to get you and your home back to some order. 

Let’s hope these tips help you when it comes to making your house a home.