The start of a new year is the perfect time to set resolutions. While most people focus on how to improve their personal lives, why not make some home-related goals, too? We’ve gathered some of the top residential renovation resolutions worth considering.

Residential Renovation Resolutions for 2023

A Fresh Coat of Paint

One of the most straightforward house renovation projects that makes a significant impact is applying a fresh coat of paint to your chosen space(s). Whether you apply that fresh coat of paint inside your home or on the exterior, it’s a simple way to liven up the property.

Fresh paint can make your walls or other parts of your home look new for a fraction of the cost of replacing materials. This also makes painting a good option when there’s nothing structurally wrong with your siding or walls, but you feel they are starting to look a little dingy.

Applying a Coating to Your Garage Floor

Your garage likely puts up with a lot of hard use.

Whether you store your car here, work with bulky tools, or unwind, these floors can easily get dirty or damaged by oil, other spills, or dropped items. Consider making it a resolution to apply a protective coating to your garage floor. Penntek coatings are a particularly strong choice for these types of residential renovations. These coatings feature polyurea to improve durability and flexibility over traditional epoxy floors. Applying the right coating will make your garage floor look new, protect it from damage, and extend its longevity.

Rethink Other Floors in Your Home

If you’ve been wanting to swap out your current flooring for something new, the new year is a perfect opportunity to do so. One common option is to replace aging carpets with hardwood floors. You can also opt for tile or add carpeting to bare areas.

Get creative when it comes to floors, and remember that not every space calls for a traditional choice, such as tiles, wood, or carpeting. Maybe you want a concrete floor with a protective coating in your mudroom or laundry room. Concrete floors can also be useful in basements, especially if you treat the space as a multi-purpose room. You can also simply ask professionals, “What do house renovators near me recommend for the flooring in each space?”

Repair Wood and Carpentry Features

Sealing wood features in your home can go a long way toward protecting it. Still, this may not always be enough because you may forget to reseal the wood once the original treatment wears off. You also want to protect your floors from damage by severe weather, an animal, or an accident.

If there are minor (or major) imperfections in your home’s wooden features, consider making it a New Year’s resolution to hire residential renovation contractors to repair them. If you can see your deck, porch, or trim under the snow, check if it needs repairs. And if the snow is still piled high, remember to have it checked once the ice melts.

Remove Outdated Design Elements

It’s no secret that interior design trends change over time. From wood-paneled walls to shag carpets to popcorn ceilings, there are plenty of design elements that have come and gone. If you have an outdated stylistic feature in your home, make 2023 the year that you replace it with a fresh home renovation.

Just make sure to take safety measures when doing so, as some of the older design elements common in homes aren’t always safely installed. For example, popcorn ceilings were commonly made with asbestos. And lead paint is still a problem for many homes built before 1978. As such, removing very old paint and other features is best left to professionals who can safely remove the materials.

Update Your Staircase

Staircases tend to be an afterthought when it comes to home renovations. You likely focus your efforts on entire rooms, whether the kitchen, living room, or bathroom. You may even update hallways while doing those rooms but forget about the staircase altogether.

Make it a resolution to give your staircase the attention it deserves. At the very least, consider painting the walls around it as part of your residential renovation. You might also repaint, repair, or replace the banister. Lastly, think about whether you want to change the surface on the steps to give the space more character or comfort.

Minor Bathroom Upgrades

Bathroom renovations can quickly become expensive if you make major changes. But you may not realize that you can give your bathroom a facelift on a budget. One simple option is to swap out the current hardware on the vanity with something bold. You can even remove the bathroom cabinets, repaint them, and reattach them.

Minor Kitchen Upgrades

Like the bathroom, you can easily make some minor, affordable upgrades to your kitchen. As an added bonus, these small changes can pay off big time, as a kitchen renovation ranks among those with the greatest return on investment (ROI). If you stick to cosmetic upgrades, such as painting walls or cabinets and changing the hardware, you won’t even need a plumber. That way, your residential renovation contractors can handle everything for you.

Just remember that painting cabinets is slightly different from painting walls or other items. House renovators have to remove the cabinet doors before they start painting as the only way to ensure that the cabinets are painted on every side. Obviously, this means that the cabinet doors must be reattached at the end of the process.

Boost Your Curb Appeal

Improving your home’s curb appeal is a common answer to what adds the most value to a home renovation. This project typically includes repainting the exterior of your home, updating doors and trim, and making improvements to the landscaping. A small investment in any of these areas can have a significant impact on your home’s overall value – especially important if you plan on selling in the new year.

Before repainting the exterior of your home, examine your siding. See if you need professionals to repair the trim or siding on your home. You can also ask them whether they think it is time for a siding replacement. The best contractors will handle siding repairs and replacements, as well as exterior painting for your property.

Create an Outdoor “Room”

It might not seem like it now in Raleigh, NC, but warmer, longer days are on the way. Think outside the box and consider creating an outdoor “room” or gathering space for seasons with warmer weather. Maybe add a fire pit and invest in a new set of patio furniture. Combine these improvements with some landscaping. Get creative by deciding whether you want to give the seating area its own “flooring” in the form of pavers or tiles rated for outdoor use.

Or, Refresh Your Current Outdoor Space

If you already have a deck, porch, or other outdoor space, then you don’t need to create a new one. Just give your current outdoor area a refresh. For example, search for “house renovators near me” to stain and seal your deck. You can even paint your deck to add an extra layer of protection. Concrete patios and decks can use some love in the form of durable coatings this year, too.

Organize the Entryway or Mudroom

Some home renovation ideas can be as simple as adding home organizers or accessories. Your entryway or mudroom is a perfect example of this. Consider investing in a new shoe organizer or a set of hooks for the wall to hang up coats, sweaters, and hats. Maybe you want to buy a hook for keys. You can even upgrade the space with a bench for people to sit on while taking off their shoes.

Upgrade Your Appliances

Upgrading your appliances is a simple home renovation task that doesn’t even require a contractor, except when installation is necessary. This gives you a chance to opt for a smart home appliance or change your current appliances to something more efficient. The savings you get from increased efficiency can help offset the initial costs.

Choose One or Two Major Projects to Start

Many homeowners have wondered, "Will remodeling costs go down in 2023?". Experts believe they will, making this the perfect time to tackle a major project (or two) for home renovations. Think about the part of your home you’ve been wanting to renovate but haven’t had the chance to. Perhaps you didn’t have the budget or time to get around to it. Or, maybe you haven’t sat down to choose the specific improvements to make to your home.

The most intense and expensive of these renovations will likely be the kitchen or bathroom. You can also tackle improvements to a bedroom, the living room, or another space. Your home office is another excellent choice, especially if you work from home or have a hybrid workplace.

Have Anderson Painting Handle Your Renovation Resolutions

Once you’ve narrowed down your resolutions for home renovations, hire Anderson Painting to handle everything for you. Our experts handle interior and exterior painting, carpentry, siding and trim repairs, flooring, deck staining, and so much more. Don’t hire multiple contractors for your 2023 renovations – Anderson Painting has you covered across the board. Call us or fill out our contact form to get a free estimate.