New Yearâs Resolutions for Your Home
Among dieting and exercising as the top new yearâs resolutions, 2019 may bring a new kind of resolution and it has to do with your home.
Whether you rent, own, are looking to buy or renovate, having a new yearâs resolution for your home can be one that may be easier or more fun to stick to than a diet (wink, wink).
Setting realistic expectations for your home
The tricky thing about resolutions is that sometimes the expectations we set for ourselves are unrealistic and not achievable, or we just stop and donât continue moving forward with them. When it comes to your home, try to set timelines and expectations for these resolutions so you can achieve them.
For example, if you rent your home but are looking to own, set a resolution to start the wheels in motion to move towards that goal. Maybe you need to start with seeing what you qualify for, or maybe you need to knock off some debt before doing that. Set an end date to do these things by and try and keep yourself accountable for doing so.
Are you in an existing home that maybe your family has grown out of? Look at different options on how to find a home to accommodate your family and your lifestyle. Maybe consider new construction and look at different floor plan options that would work for you.
Do you have house projects that you just never have gotten around to doing? Â These can add up quick. Try and limit yourself to a couple. Maybe you want to put up a kitchen back-splash, or get new shades? no matter what the resolution is set realistic expectations, so you can achieve it.
Do your research
Remember no matter what the resolution is from diets, to home resolutions, do your research. In the long run this will help you. Look at your options, what you can afford, consider new and existing construction and weigh your options. Try not to limit yourself and do the research up front. Â Find inspiration through Instagram, Pinterest and blogs to start to get excited about your new home resolutions.
