10 January 2025
Take a look at the January “Must Do” projects list for this month!
As fun as it is to unearth boxes of holiday decorations in November, there is nothing enjoyable about packing Christmas decorations away again in January. Stores will have plenty of bins and containers to help you stash your holiday trimmings.
This month, as you make your resolutions to spend less, go on a diet, learn a new skill, or perhaps just find more time for yourself, consider adding another goal for 2025: using less energy.
Is it in your budget to redo the kitchen or bathroom this year? As you make financial plans for the new year (and start working on your 2024 taxes), take the time to plan for any upcoming remodels. Set a budget now to help you decide whether to call a contractor or DIY. To however much you think your project will cost, add 15 to 20 percent—most remodeling projects go over budget. Consult the IRS tax credits for energy efficiency, too, to see if your big reno qualifies for savings.
At the start of a new year, many homeowners vow to declutter their homes once and for all. Unfortunately, that verve usually doesn’t last long. Capitalize on any enthusiasm now by creating a list of closets, drawers, shelves, and corners that need clearing out. Prioritize them by importance, and then steadily work through the list. Determine what stays, what goes, and what gets put into deep storage. By devoting no more than 30 minutes to an hour a day, you’ll prevent burn out and have everything tidied by the end of the month.
If your decluttering and organizing turned up some favorite old photographs, take the time now to pick a few favorites, frame them, and find a special place for them on your walls.
If you decorated with a live Christmas tree this holiday season, don’t toss it to the curb just yet. Put it to good use by repurposing it for the home or yard. Consider chipping it into mulch for garden beds, or transforming the trunk into wood slices for simple woodworking crafts. This is a great opportunity to get creative and resourceful in the New Year.
Make a list of all the minor household problems that need fixes, then focus on the ones that you can DIY in an hour or less: Fix the squeaky front door hinge, for example, touch up chipped paint in the kitchen, and install a dimmer switch in your living room. You’ll build up your DIY confidence, and build up momentum to take on bigger projects.
Unlike Christmas presents, gingerbread cookies, and wrapped gifts, holiday plants—poinsettias, amaryllis, paper whites, and Christmas cacti—can let you exercise your green thumb, even during the dormant winter months. While there’s no guarantee these plants will bloom again next year, you can certainly try.
Source: Bobvila
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