January is a hopeful time when people make New Year’s resolutions aimed at improving their lives and homes. However, as winter turns to spring, even the most determined person can get sidetracked by the fast pace of life. Instead of making New Year resolutions you may not stick to this year, commit to improving your home. Here are some resolutions that will help turn your house into an appealing and functional place you can proudly call home.

New Year Resolutions for Your Home

Become More Energy Efficient

When your home is energy efficient, you save money. Saving money is one of the most common New Year resolutions. It is one that benefits both you and the environment. Eco-friendly and energy-efficient upgrades help reduce your home’s carbon footprint. These can be as small as mending the draft beneath your front door or as big as upgrading your kitchen appliances. The financial investment you make will ultimately pay for itself in form of reduced utility bills and even government rebates.

Get Rid of Clutter

If your home is filled with clutter you have no use of, discard it this year. Rummage through your clothes, personal items, and household items. If you find any clothes you haven’t worn in the past year or items you haven’t used or looked at, chances are you won’t need them in 2014. Donate the clothes and toys to charity and sell décor and furniture items on Craigslist or yard sales. Go through the remaining items to see what you can recycle. Tackle one room at a time to ensure you don’t leave anything out.

Find Your Personal Style and Stick To It

Forget about trendy designs and find the look that works well for you and your home this year. While trendy designs are stylish, they quickly get outdated and it can be overwhelming trying to keep up. When you have a personal style, you can create unique and distinctive looks that endure for years.

This year, forget about making resolutions you may discard before the year is over. Make ones that will improve your home and make it the place of your dreams. You’ll be proud you did. Let us know what New Year Resolutions for Your Home you have vowed to try this year!

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