3 Ideas For Spring Home Improvement Projects In Bakersfield, CA

“Spring is the time of plans and projects.” - Leo Tolstoy. If you’re like me, springtime inspires you to let in the fresh air and clean out the cobwebs so that your home looks its best.

Here are 3 home improvement tips for spring in Bakersfield to give your home a fresh start. 

1. Go Through A Spring Checkup For Energy Efficiency And Safety

Spring is a great time to ensure all of your home’s systems are working properly for the summer. Homeowners in Bakersfield should inspect these things each spring:

• HVAC System. Test your air conditioning system to ensure that it can handle the summer heat. Improve your HVAC system’s energy efficiency by replacing your furnace and air conditioning filters. Some HVAC companies provide this service for a low fee.
• Smoke Detectors. Keep your home and family safe by testing your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Put fresh batteries in your alarms in the spring and in the fall.
• Caulking and Windows. Inspect the caulking around doors, windows, and kitchen and bathroom fixtures for cracks. Replace the caulking if needed. Add window treatments, such as plantation shutters, to improve the energy efficiency of your windows. Open each window to ensure that they can move freely.

2. Give Your House A Deep Clean So That It Shines

The best way to make your house shine is with a deep clean. Start by decluttering every room to open up the space. After that, clean areas you don’t scrub weekly such as ceiling fans, floors, baseboards, and kitchen and bathrooms walls. Wipe your kitchen and bathroom fixtures to give them a shine. Move your furniture to clean under and behind it and then vacuum your furniture.

Let in more light by cleaning your windows. Wash your screens and windows to get rid of dirt and grime. Clean any shutters, draperies, or other window treatments. You can clean your blinds with an ultrasonic cleaning treatment.

3. Redecorate Your Rooms For A Fresh Look

After you’re done with deep cleaning, it’s time for the fun part: redecorating.

The simplest way to redecorate is to use what you already have. You can give your room a whole new feel by rearranging the furniture. Or try shopping your home. This means you switch out the items you already have between rooms. Add more color to your rooms with bright accessories, fresh paint, and plants.

If you’re ready to completely redo a room’s design, then check out our idea gallery for inspiration. It’s packed with photos of stunning rooms and window treatments for any space in your home. Once you’ve chosen a color scheme and style you like, you can look for matching accessories, paint colors, and furniture.

Window treatments are an easy piece to update that complements your current style and enhances your home. You can choose from a range of shutters including plantation shutters, reclaimed wood shutters, and barn door shutters in addition to blinds and shades.

Find More Design Tips

Dive into our design tips for even more ways to enhance your home. And when you find a look and window treatment that you like, give us a call at 661-449-1092 or fill out the form below to set up a free in-home consultation. Our experts will help you find the right window treatment to give your home a beautiful new look this spring.