Classic New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home

Every year, we spend time thinking about which New Year’s resolution would serve our lives best – and whether or not we can stick to it. But maybe it’s time to start applying a few resolutions to our homes! Here are our takes on the usual promises that make their appearances at this time of year:

1. Save money

Make your home work for you instead of against you by rethinking your utility contracts to ensure they’re the most cost-effective for your household. Ensure that your home doesn’t have any unnecessary draughts or insulation issues that could be costing you extra cash in heating bills. Make a family promise to turn off lights and appliances when not in use, as well as not leaving the water running.

2. Lose weight

The new year is the perfect time to declutter! Having a good old clear out can really make a home feel brand new. Go through your home in sections, even drawer by drawer if you’re really short on time, dividing items into three piles – keep, donate, throw out. Go through these piles periodically (otherwise you just end up with piles of clutter, which is worse!) and find homes for them.

3. Get healthy

A healthy environment is just as important as a healthy diet. After all, whatever’s in your home will have an effect on you one way or another. Make your home a healthier place by taking care of any arising problems. Clean off the beginnings of mould and address the cause. Give the house a good dust and hoover, cleaning or replacing any old carpets that may be hosting dust and allergens. And don’t forget to open the windows regularly – your rooms, and your lungs, need fresh air circulating, not stale, recycled stuff!