As August comes to a close, it can be a bittersweet time sending the kids back to school. Now that the house is empty, you’ll have more time to think about home improvement projects you have been ignoring all summer. Take advantage of back to school season with these simple home upgrades that will make a big difference throughout the school year.
Fix the Kitchen
School tends to bring on a busy calendar filled with practices, games, and other activities. It can be unmotivating to cook when you don’t have a functional kitchen. Now may be the perfect time to make your kitchen work for your family. Storage and organization is key to a successful kitchen. Adding kid accessible shelves in your pantry creates organization and gives your kids more independence. Maybe add a large island for quick serve meals. Small kitchen upgrades like these make back to school season so much easier.
Make Your Entryway More Functional
When the kids come back from, where do all their backpacks, shoes, and other school essentials end up? You guessed it—the entryway. Your entryway is typically a catch-all area and can quickly become a cluttered mess, but not anymore! Add a storage system and create a routine that works for your family. An organized entryway will make leaving the house and returning a more efficient process.
Dedicated Study Space
Whether your child will be sitting at a desk or one side of a table shared with siblings, they will need a quiet spot to concentrate on homework and school projects. If you don’t have space for a completely separate work space, consider installing a foldout desk. This is ideal when the study area is located in a bedroom, so the desk can be folded away when it’s time to go to sleep.
Replace the Flooring
A long summer with kids at home means your flooring has had plenty of foot traffic. The carpets may be worn down or the hardwood floors may be dented or scratched. Back to school season is a great time to update your flooring. There are so many different types of flooring to look into. From carpet, tile, cork, hardwood, laminate and vinyl, the options are endless. When making a decision about what kind of new flooring you want, think about the durability and how easy it is to clean.
Refresh your Deck
If your summer days were filled with backyard bbqs, your deck might be showing signs of wear and tear. Any kind of upgrade to your deck will extend its life, create more functionality, and make it more appealing for after school get-togethers. Power wash or stain your deck before it gets too cold.
Let Ace Handyman Services Help with Back to School Home Projects
It’s virtually impossible to do everything when you have to consider your schedule and your family’s. If things were left up to when you had free time, you’d probably have to wait weeks or months to complete some of the home improvement projects in Maryland to create a functional home. Don’t worry! Our Maryland handymen have you covered; we can complete up to 1,162 projects and get your to-do list done. Schedule an appointment or call (410) 549-9696 to get started!