Three New Year’s Resolutions To Transform Your Home In 2016

The New Year is upon us and many people will be looking to the year ahead, listing everything they would like to achieve in 2016. While we spend time making promises to ourselves around fitness, diet and finance - maybe 2016 is the year you should commit to your biggest asset: your home.

If you're making a list of New Year commitments, here are three you can add to this list that will make your home better than ever.

In 2016, I Will Make My Home More Energy Efficient.

Heating and cooling is one of the biggest expenses of the typical American home. As the average household costs continue to increase, homeowners are looking at ways they can increase energy efficiency as a way of becoming less reliant on air conditioning. Their efforts are being rewarded with lower energy bills, more durable homes and a more sustainable environment.

Fortunately, achieving energy efficiency does not necessarily mean replacing all of your windows or beginning costly renovations. There are simple things you can do to increase the energy efficiency of your home. Air sealing and weather stripping are two common methods, while insulation offers a cost-effective barrier to the outdoor elements.

For professional advice about making your home more energy efficient, contact Windows on Washington for an obligation free estimate.

In 2016, I Will Finish THAT Home Improvement Job.

We all have one; the home improvement project that seems permanently anchored to the 'tomorrow' list. And no matter how hard we try, when the time comes to tackle it we conveniently find something else to do. If that sounds like you, then 2016 is your year to quit procrastinating and get those jobs done.

One of the most common projects that we see people avoid is gutter maintenance. While it's a relatively straightforward job, it is utterly unglamorous and requires getting your hands dirty (quite literally). But the benefits are enormous, and a regular gutter maintenance schedule can be a great way to prevent clogging, restricted water flow and mould build-up. Download our handy guide to gutter maintenance and make 2016 the year you tackle the home improvement project that you've been putting off for far too long.

In 2016, I Will Take Small Steps To Improve The Value Of My Home.

Last month, The Economist published an article stating that America's property market had increased by 17% over the past three years. You can further capitalise on this growth by completing small jobs that can add value of up to 10%. Sprucing up the garden, increasing natural light and adding a splash of paint are simple and cost-effective ways that can add value to your home.

In Closing...

As we wind down for 2015 and get ready for the New Year, we'd like to thank our wonderful customers and extraordinary staff who have made this one of the best years yet.

This year we won our fifth consecutive Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the local services marketplace and consumer review site. Only about 5 percent of the contractors in the Washington, DC Metro market have performed consistently well enough to earn the Award each year, so to be included in such company is a great reflection of our commitment to the highest possible standards of quality and customer service.