For most of us, this year’s countdown to the new year has felt more needed than ever. So, how do you plan to embrace 2021? Are you one for resolutions? Even if you’re not the type to set major personal resolutions, the start of a new year is a great time to consider some resolutions for yourself specifically as a homeowner. Here are a few key areas where homeowners can maximize the energy of a new year:

Maintenance

The start of a new year is the perfect time to think about maintenance for the year ahead. Take a look at your calendar for 2021 and spread out your maintenance work by quarter or even monthly. This way, you’ll ensure everything gets done without feeling overwhelmed by a massive list of to-do’s. Certain tasks will naturally go with the seasons, while others you’ll just want to spread out to maintain a balance. Are there any maintenance tasks from 2020 that you missed? Now is a good time to highlight them and prioritize the ones that need your attention.

Repairs

Are there any repairs needed in your home? It’s easy to neglect that leaky faucet or chipped paint, especially if we only notice them in passing. At the start of a new year, it’s a perfect time to do a sweep of your home and note any repairs you need to make this year. You can prioritize them in order of importance and add them into your calendar along with the maintenance tasks.

Projects

What are the projects you want to accomplish this year? Are you hoping to finally finish that patio space, for example? Chances are you’d like it to be ready as soon as the weather warms up. So, what will you need to accomplish in order for that to happen? Again, this fresh slate of a new year is a great time to look at the entire year ahead and fit in all those household goals we’ve been meaning to get to.

Gratitude

What do you love about your home? About your neighborhood? There’s an endless number of things to be grateful for in Southern Maryland. While it’s easy to get caught up in the list of things we need to do as homeowners, it’s just as important to get caught up in a list of things we’re grateful for from time to time.

 

What are you thinking about for your home in 2021? Do you have any plans for the year ahead? However you choose to bring in the new year, I hope you have happy and healthy 2021!