There are many things you should do when you buy a new home, and one of the most important is duct cleaning. This article will detail a list of tasks that can make your new home feel more like your own. 

 Organise Duct Cleaning

Did you know that all kinds of nasty things can get into your ducts? And if you’ve just bought a home, you won’t know when the last time duct cleaning was conducted. This is important, because ducts can accumulate things like dust, dirt, mould, bacteria, viruses, pollen, pet hair, insects, and even animal faeces and carcasses. The only way to get rid of these unpleasant elements is with duct cleaning. What’s more, your HVAC system will be working extra hard to push air through all that stuff, which means a higher cost to run your heating and cooling. One of the best things you can do when you buy a new home is to organise duct cleaning prompt to ensure fresh, clean air and lower energy bills. 

 Paint the Walls

When you buy a new home, one of the easiest ways to customise it is to repaint the walls. It’s unlikely that you’ll have the same taste as the previous owner. If you want to make the home yours, the best way to do this is to find a few different shades to paint your walls in – one fairly neutral shade and one or two accent hues that you can use for dramatic effect throughout your home. Painting the walls can really have a big influence on the ambience of your home. Keep in mind the temperatures of the colours you’re deciding on, as warm colours will give a different feel to cool colours. Don’t forget to find appropriate professionals to carry out painting, as this will give you better results than DIY painting. 

 Replace Carpets

Replacing carpets can make a big difference to the appearance of your home. If your home is old and has seen a lot of wear from traffic coming in and out all the time, switching out the carpets is a good way to breathe new life into the space. Think about what kind of carpet you would prefer. Don’t just consider the hue – also consider if the carpet is stain resistant, how thick the carpet is, and whether it will be easy to keep clean with a vacuum cleaner. The colour and texture of carpet can often contribute to whether or not stains show up easily. Choose carpet that’s either stain resistant or unlikely to show an obvious mark. 

 Renovate Your Kitchen or Bathroom

Two of the places where houses really show their age are in the kitchen and bathroom areas. Sometimes these places in the home can be too small, or perhaps they don’t have enough storage. Other times, they can just be plain ugly, with out-dated tiles, appliances and fixtures. It may be time to update your kitchen or bathroom, or perhaps even both! Renovating can really impress your personal style on your home. Get started by creating a vision board for your renovations, with pictures cut out from stylish magazines to provide a mood and colour palette. Then work on your budget with your spouse to ensure you agree on what you want to splurge on and what you can economise on. Find a good company to help carry out your renovations from beginning to end, or DIY it if you have the experience. 

Binod Choudhary