3 Ideas For Spring Home Improvement Projects In MD

”In winter, I plot and plan. In spring, I move.” - Henry Rollins. Spring brings out the desire to swing open and scrub everything down to get your house looking its best.

Here are 3 home improvement tips for spring in Baltimore so that your home looks as good as new. 

1. Go Through A Spring Checkup For Safety And Energy Efficiency

Spring is one of the best times to make sure all of your home’s systems are ready for the coming summer months. Homeowners in Baltimore should inspect these things every spring:

• HVAC System. Test out your air conditioning system to ensure that it’s ready for summer. Increase your HVAC system’s energy efficiency by replacing your air conditioning and furnace filters. Many HVAC companies will do this service for a small cost.
• Smoke Detectors. Test your carbon monoxide and smoke alarms to keep your family and home safe. Put fresh batteries in your alarms every spring and fall.
• Caulking and Windows. Inspect the caulking around doors, windows, and kitchen and bathroom fixtures for holes or cracks. Fix the caulking as you go. Install window treatments, such as plantation shutters, to increase your window’s energy efficiency. Open up every window to check that they can move freely.

2. Deep Clean Your House So That It Shines

The best way to make your house sparkle is with a deep clean. Start by decluttering each room to open up your home. After that, clean surfaces you don’t scrub regularly including kitchen and bathroom walls, baseboards, floors, and ceiling fans. Shine your kitchen and bathroom fixtures. Vacuum your furniture, and clean under and behind it.

Brighten your home by cleaning your windows. Scrub your windows and screens to get rid of dirt and grime. Wipe down your shutters, and clean your shades and draperies. You can give your blinds a new look with an ultrasonic cleaning treatment.

3. Give Your Rooms a New Look By Redecorating

After your home is nice and clean, it’s time for the fun part: redecorating.

The easiest way to redecorate your rooms is to start with what you have. Rearranging your furniture can give the room a whole new feel. You can also shop your house. This means you switch out the items you already own between rooms. Bring in more color with fresh paint, bright accent pillows, and live plants.

If you want to completely redo the look of a room, then look through our idea gallery for ideas and inspiration. It’s brimming with photos of stunning rooms and window treatments for every space in your house. Once you’ve decided on colors and the style you want, you can bring in coordinating furniture, paint colors, and accessories.

A simple update for your home is to bring in window treatments that match your décor and freshen up your rooms. You can select from a range of shutters including plantation shutters, barn door shutters, and reclaimed wood shutters in addition to shades and blinds.

Find More Design Tips

Explore our design tips for more ideas for your home. And when you find a look and window treatment that you want, call us at 301-321-7998 or fill out the form below to set up a free in-home consultation. Our professionals will walk you through choosing the best window treatment to give your home a beautiful, fresh look this spring.