Hi there! The holiday season is here once again, and, if your house is the place to be for all Yuletide festivities like mine, you are probably looking at it with an extra-critical eye. Rather than stressing about everything you have to do to prepare the space for your relatives, take a moment to breathe, have a glass of wine and use this list to guide your efforts. These home improvement projects increase the beauty and functionality of your house so you can play host feeling confident and merry. 

What Are the Best Home Improvement Ideas for the Holidays?

1. Bathroom Expansion

Now is the perfect time to expand your bathroom or finish the powder room on the ground floor. One working bathroom is not enough when you have friends and family staying with you, even if it’s just for one or two nights. Put the finishing touches on any bathrooms before holiday guests descend upon your home. This does not have to be expensive. New towels, shower curtain and a good cleaning should do.

2. Kitchen Island Addition

The kitchen is widely considered the hub of the home, and yours will likely be extra busy this holiday season. An island addition provides this oft-used room with the extra surface space it needs to accommodate the chopping, shredding, slicing, and basing happening this holiday season. Many of the big box stores have portable islands that are great for the season, and can be re-purposed outside for the summer.

3. Basement Recreation Room

A finished basement adds value to any property while also offering extra space for guests to rest and relax and for the kids to play. The holidays provide a great excuse to finish your basement, whether you are adding furniture, creating an extra bathroom, or putting down tile. Sometimes a nice area rug and bean bag chairs will do. 

4. Kitchen Surface Updates

Let’s face it, it’s too late to install a new kitchen. However, holiday curtains, place mats and towels, along with a good thorough cleaning and de-cluttering will work wonders. 

5. Hardwood Floor Refinishing

Refinishing scratched or otherwise dull hardwood floors before friends and family arrive gives your home the timeless appeal you crave. Go a step further by investing in beautiful oriental rugs that look incredible on newly refinished hardwood. There are many over the counter products that will give your hardwood floors an instant revival. 

6. Relax and Enjoy and Have a Great Holiday!

We look forward to speaking again in 2018. 

 

Home Works Home Improvement provides Long Island, NY, residents with the high-quality remodeling services they need to enjoy the homes of their dreams. Every member of this home improvement team is GAF-qualified for your peace of mind. Call (631) 218-0241 today to schedule a consultation, or visit their website to review past projects. 

 

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