Home & Garden
5 Simple Ways To Refresh Your Home This Spring
Looking to spruce up your space this spring? Check out these tips and products, which are sure to bring a breath of fresh air to your home.
Spring has finally arrived — which means now is the perfect time to freshen up your space for the delightful season ahead. And from adding some vibrant decor to your home to jump-starting your garden, there's plenty to do in and around the house.
Not sure where to begin? Fortunately, we've got you covered with some helpful tips and products that are sure to spring your home into shape.
Happy spring!
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1. Get a head start on spring cleaning.
Spring cleaning: Some people dread it, while others can't wait to get their home squeaky clean. Either way, there's nothing quite as satisfying as having a space that's so clean it sparkles. And whether you prefer to devote one day to getting the full job done or you find it's easier to do a few smaller chores over the course of several days, you'll want to get started on the following tasks:
- Do a deep dive of the kitchen, making sure to clean stainless steel appliances, countertops, kitchen cabinets, sinks and ovens.
- Sanitize the bathrooms, and deep clean spots such as the toilet, bathtub, shower tiles, grout and drains.
- Wash your sheets, pillows and bedding.
- Vacuum floors and shampoo carpets.
- Mop floors as needed.
- Dust baseboards, bookshelves, ceiling fans and all surfaces in between.
- Clean window interiors and window treatments.
- Clean air ducts, vents and dryer vents.
- Replace HVAC filters and service your A/C.
- Test the batteries in all of your smoke detectors.
Here are some more helpful spring cleaning tools and products.
2. Organize your home and reduce clutter.
With all of the time we're spending in our homes these days, keeping things clean and organized has never been so important. And whether you have a few problem areas in your home or you desperately need a major cleanup, we've come up with a few ways to help you tidy up your space room by room and feel refreshed:
Kitchen
From spices to cookware, there are plenty of items in our kitchen that could use organizing. Organize your kitchen cabinets and pantry with airtight food storage containers so you can easily maximize your space while helping your food stay fresher longer. Add your pots, pans, baking sheets and cutting boards to this handy rack, and display all your spices in one simple spot with this countertop spice organizer. If you need additional storage, you can always add open shelving with hooks for any other kitchen items without a designated spot.
Bathroom
Whether you have a drawer or cabinet with cluttered toiletries and cosmetics, or you need some extra storage for towels, washcloths, toilet paper and other essentials, your bathroom most likely has tons of items that could use organizing. An over-the-toilet organizer not only adds extra storage, it also helps you maximize the space in your bathroom. You can also use baskets and shelving to help sort and arrange all of your grooming products.
Closet
Organizing your closet can be a hassle — but with a little patience and the right products, you'll achieve a tidy closet in no time. If you're looking to free up some space in your closet, an over the door-hanging shoe organizer is a great place to start. You can also consolidate your hangable items on these space-saving S-hangers. And if you want an all-encompassing closet organizer that pretty much does all the organizing for you, this is the pick for you.
Looking to organize other rooms in your home? Here are some ideas on upgrading and organizing your home office, the laundry room and the kids' playroom.
3. Create a thriving garden.
Although it may be a bit premature in certain areas of the country to start planting your garden, it's never too early to choose your colorful blooms and lush greens — or stock up on gardening tools and essentials.
There are many different options when it comes to picking your petals, seeds and bulbs. Make sure to do your research and learn what plants will thrive in your garden depending on the seasons, climate and hardiness zones. Plan out your garden with blooming picks such as wildflower seeds, vegetables, hydrangea plants, herbs and many more.
Starting with great soil is essential to a healthy garden. But there are also ways to keep your soil growing and thriving — such as using supplies and high-quality nutrition such as fertilizer and plant food. And don't forget to purchase some tools to help you tend to your garden, such as this 10-piece set to make gardening easier and more convenient.
4. Add some new seasonal decor to your home.
There are plenty of ways to spruce up your home for the season of rebirth and renewal. And one of the best ways to do that is to bring the outdoors in — especially since we've been spending so much of our time inside lately. Here are some simple ways to refresh your home decor and celebrate the season:
- Paint an accent wall.
- Add some greenery to your home.
- Sprinkle in bright colored home accents.
- Incorporate botanical prints and patterns.
- Switch up your throw pillows, blankets and curtains.
5. Update your outdoor spaces.
From the cheerful chirping of birds to the blooming of flowers galore, spring is the best time of year for most of us. And with more sunny hours in the day comes more time spent in the outdoors. That's why it's important to give your home's outdoor areas a little refresh:
Get your patio and deck ready for the season.
- Clean it up by sweeping and using an electric pressure washer.
- Invest in some outdoor furniture that will last.
- Get your grill ready with handy grilling gadgets.
- Improve your ambiance with outdoor string lights.
Create a welcoming front entrance.
One of the simplest ways to add a little spring flair to the front of your home is by adding a new, seasonal wreath and doormat.
If you’re looking to keep a closer eye on what’s happening on your doorstep this spring and year-round, you can also install a Ring Video Doorbell, which allows you to answer the door from anywhere. So if you happen to be away when a neighbor drops by or you’re expecting an important delivery (AKA your spring cleaning essentials), you can still see and speak to any visitors outside your home.
When someone approaches your door and triggers the Ring Video Doorbell's built-in motion sensors, you'll receive an alert via the Ring App on your phone. Using the app, you can then see and speak directly with the visitor using Live View and Two-Way Talk.
Light up your walkways.
Illuminate your walkways — and other high-traffic areas outside your home — by installing Ring Solar Pathlights that help improve visibility at night. They each shine up to 80 lumens of white light when motion is detected. You can turn them on or off, adjust the brightness and customize the motion sensitivity from anywhere using the Ring App.
Perfect for spring evenings spent outdoors, Ring Solar Pathlights offer features such as Dusk to Dawn mode to keep your lights dimly lit all night while continuing to illuminate at full brightness when motion is detected. Plus, they easily stake into soft ground and recharge in direct sunlight.
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