Sign-In Register Compare My Account My Wish List HOME SPECIALS ABOUT US CONTACT US HOW-TO-VIDEOS BLOG Home Blog Seasonal Wintertime Home Improvement DIY Projects Posted: December 19, 2019 Categories: Seasonal, Around The House, Winter, Do It Yourself, DIY Author: Alice Squires Wintertime Home Improvement DIY Projects Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay What to do when winter boredom strikes? How about one of those home projects you’ve been putting off? Don’t have any? Well here are some ideas to help fight that cabin fever. Have a room in your house that needs a new coat of paint? Winter is the perfect timing for a fresh paint job. In most cases, the humidity is lower, so this allows the paint to coat the wall better and dry quicker. Get this project done now and that’s one less task to do in the summer. If you’re looking to hire a professional this may also be a good time since they won’t be overbooked with outdoor jobs and they may offer a good deal. Just like with any project make sure to follow all safety precautions; such as proper ventilation. Upgrade your lighting With the shorter days, you spend more time indoors with the lights on, if it looks a little dull you may want to upgrade your lighting --- this can be as simple as changing the bulbs. If you haven’t already switched to LED bulbs, a warm blue tone LED in the winter is said to help fight the winter blues. If you’ve been eyeing a complete fixture change why not now? Thinking of a change in the kitchen? Try a simple and inexpensive change first; like new cabinet hardware or updating your backsplash. Haven’t changed the window shades in your kitchen in a few years? Why not give them a little TLC? Is it time for new floors? Current flooring looking a bit run down? Go ahead and get this checked off your to-do list during your time stuck indoors. New carpet or hardwood will give your home a fresh updated look and feel. Give your bathroom a fresh look Re-grout your bathroom --- not just in the shower but also around the sink and the countertop. Replace your sink faucet. Don’t forget the throne; upgrade to an efficient water-saving toilet if you haven’t already done so. Finish that basement Still, have an unfinished basement? Get the drywall painted, flooring down, light fixtures installed, and turn that extra living space into the ultimate man cave? Family room? Movie room? Kids hangout? Whatever you want to call it, winter is a great time to get it done. Install a programmable thermostat An energy-efficient update to your home that allows you to set times for the different temperature settings for when you’re home, away, or at night when you’re sleeping. When used properly, a programmable thermostat can help save a little on your heating and cooling costs. Get your garage in order Is your garage an out-of-order mess? Try some heavy-duty wire shelving to organize all your holiday décor. Get your tools in order with a pegboard that hangs over your workbench. Do Garden tools keep falling in the way? Try a hang-up organizer. ← Previous Next → Address: 542 East Steve Wariner, Russell Springs, KY 42642 Call Us At 270-866-3447 Click Here To Email STORE HOURS Mon - Fri_6:30am - 4:30pm Sat_______6:30am - 12:00pm Sun_______Closed FOLLOW US ACCEPTED PAYMENTS Copyright © 2020 Hubbard's Building Supply Inc All Rights Reserved.