{"id":20284,"date":"2019-12-17T05:03:05","date_gmt":"2019-12-17T10:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/?p=20284"},"modified":"2019-12-13T14:10:34","modified_gmt":"2019-12-13T19:10:34","slug":"home-winter-updates-worth-doing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/home-winter-updates-worth-doing\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Home Updates Worth Doing During the Winter Months"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"otherimage main\">first &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; image<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/42647633_ml.jpg\" alt=\"home winter updates\" width=\"1678\" height=\"1119\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/42647633_ml.jpg 1678w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/42647633_ml-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/42647633_ml-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/42647633_ml-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1678px) 100vw, 1678px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/123rf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/123rf.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Upgrade your insulation<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>Even if you live in a relatively moderate climate, you still want to make sure that you have adequate insulation. The proper insulation could reduce your energy bills by hundreds of dollars a year and protect the inside of your home from unnecessary wear and tear. <\/li>\n<li>Before you replace your old insulation, you should first do some research and figure out what the recommended R-value is for your area. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">You should also consider blow-in insulation if your home doesn\u2019t have adequate room for traditional batts and rolls. <\/li>\n<li class=\"comments\"><span>QUESTION?<br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-UNFRt0RC4Q\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">install blown-in or loose fill insulation<\/a><\/span>\n<li class=\"comments\">What <a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#botcomment',500); return false;\">comments<\/a> can you share?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about home winter updates &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- shop script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog double topbloc little4\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite compare\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#shopservice',500); return false;\">SHOP: home safety prep (see below)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite compare\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=insulation+fiberglass+boards&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AMAZON: fiberglass boards (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite pin\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/search\/pins\/?q=home insulation ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PINTEREST: home insulation ideas (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/energysaver\/weatherize\/insulation\/types-insulation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">INFO: types of insulation (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/44dPWgoxhXw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YOUTUBE: getting R-30 in attic suite (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"tagcontent\">\n<p class=\"tagheader\">other photo remodeling ideas<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/landscaping-space-family-lawn-games\/\">family lawn games<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/living-room-modern-look-take-3\/\">Living Room Style<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/vintage-decor-creative-writer\/\">Decor For Creative Writer<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"takeout ideas\">May We Suggest Some Key Postings About<br \/>\n&#8220;Home Winter Prep&#8221;<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid weeklytip\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/blogview.png\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/2019\/08\/23\/getting-your-roof-ready-for-winter\/\">Is Your Roof Ready for Winter? 4 Steps to Prepare <span>(same win)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/blogview.png\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/2017\/11\/21\/homeowners-guide-preparing-home-winter\/\">The Homeowner\u2019s Guide to Preparing Your Home for Winter <span>(same win)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/blogview.png\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/2014\/12\/15\/6-ways-you-didnt-think-to-prepare-your-home-for-winter\/\">6 Ways You Didn\u2019t Think to Prepare Your Home for Winter <span>(same win)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p><!----------- second section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"2nd\">second &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; image<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/upgrade_2.jpg\" alt=\"home winter updates\" width=\"1148\" height=\"892\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/upgrade_2.jpg 1148w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/upgrade_2-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/upgrade_2-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/upgrade_2-1024x796.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1148px) 100vw, 1148px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/verdanttinkerer.com\/tag\/rocket-mass-heater\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">verdanttinkerer.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Seal air leaks<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>At least once a year, you need to go through your home and seal up any leaks that you can find. This job might be much easier during the coldest months of the year because you will actually be able to feel drafts around doors, windows, vents, pipes, and outlets. <\/li>\n<li>To seal up smaller leaks, you should invest in some high-quality caulk and a caulking gun. For large openings, you will probably want to hire a certified contractor.  <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">That way, the job will be done right the first time, limiting frustration and stress overall. And everyone knows, limiting stress is the best way to move through life.<\/li>\n<li class=\"comments\"><span>QUESTION?<br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/energysaver\/weatherize\/air-sealing-your-home\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">tips for air sealing your home<\/a><\/span>\n<p class=\"tagbreak product\">some ideas &#8211;<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content amz\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=sealant+caulk&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"linkamz\">view:<\/span> sealant caulk<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=weather+stripping&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"linkamz blank\">&nbsp;<\/span>weather stripping<\/a><\/p>\n<p>What <a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#botcomment',500); return false;\">comments<\/a> can you share?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about home winter updates &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- shop script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog double little7\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite gooimage\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=sealing+air+leaks&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwi25M-HhK7mAhUXgVkKHTvOBQgQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=sealing+air&#038;gs_l=img.1.1.0l5j0i8i30l5.20223.23617..27110...0.0..0.65.644.11......0....1..gws-wiz-img.......35i39j0i67j0i131j0i3.Sjqgzt4XP1U&#038;ei=cBvxXbbsKJeC5gK7nJdA&#038;bih=984&#038;biw=1920\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IMAGES: sealing air leaks (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/dD8ahaObf4E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YOUTUBE: how to seal windows\/doors (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"amazonshop\" id=\"shopservice\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- BEGIN .shopaccordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion shopmore\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord active\"><a class=\"title head\" href=\"#\"><span>Amazon Home Safety:<\/span> Emergency Kits<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block;\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=72+hour+kit&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">72-hour kit<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=earthquake+survival+kit&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">earthquake kit<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=natural+disaster+kit&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">natural disaster kit<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=first+aid+kit&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">first aid kit<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=emergency+flashlight&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">emergency flashlight<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=hand+crank+radio&#038;i=sporting&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">hand crank radio<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=emergency+solar+charger&#038;i=electronics&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar charger<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=emergency+batteries&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">emergency batteries<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=emergency+food&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">emergency food<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=emergency+water&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">emergency water<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=emergency+blanket&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">emergency blanket<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=emergency+whistle&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">emergency whistle<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" style=\"background-color:#fff\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/pixel.gif\" width=\"15\" height=\"5\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" style=\"background-color:#fff\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/pdf\/FEMA-supply-list.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PDF: FEMA supply list<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column10\">\n<p class=\"bestseller\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/shopamazon\/shop-utility-security.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">view bestsellers in utility security<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Air &#038; Water Safety<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=air+purifiers+for+home&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">air purifiers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=hepa+air+purifiers+for+the+home&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">HEPA purifiers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=dehumidifiers+for+home&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">dehumidifier<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=humidifiers+for+home&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">humidifier<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=household+sensors+%26+alarms&#038;i=tools&#038;rh=n%3A228013%2Cn%3A486548011&#038;dc&#038;qid=1564687286&#038;rnid=468240&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20&#038;ref=sr_nr_n_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">household sensors<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=carbon+monoxide+detector&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">carbon monoxide detector<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=gas+detector+for+home&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">natural gas detector<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=radon+detector&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">radon detector<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=water+filters&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">water filters<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=water+filtration+system&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">home filtration systems<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=water+faucet+filtration+system&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">faucet filtration<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=water+pitcher+filtration+system&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">water pitcher filtration<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Fire &#038; Flood Safety<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=fire safety&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">fire safety<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=fire safety vest&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">fire safety vests<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=fire escape ladder&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">fire escape ladders<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=fire extinguisher&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">fire extinguishers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=fire extinguiser cabinet&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">fire extinguisher cabinet<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=smoke+detector&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smoke detectors<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wired+smoke+detector&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smoke detector wired<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wireless+smoke+detector&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smoke detector wireless<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=water+leak+detector&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">water leakage sensor<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=water+usage+monitor&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">water usage monitor<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wet+dry+vacuum&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">wet dry vacuum<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=sump+pump&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">sump pumps<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Safety Boxes<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=electronic home safe&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">home safe<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=closet safe&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">closet safe<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=drawer safe&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">drawer safe<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=floor safe&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">floor safe<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wall safe&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">wall safe<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=combination safe&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">combination safe<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=diversion security safe&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">diversion safe<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=lockbox&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">lockbox<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=cash safety box&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">cash safety box<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=jewelry security+safe&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">jewelry security<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=gun safe&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">gun safe<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=pistol box&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pistol box<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=pistol safe&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pistol safe<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=fireproof safe&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">fireproof safe<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=waterproof safe&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">waterproof safe<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><!-- BEGIN .search --><\/p>\n<div class=\"amazonsearch\">\n<p>or simply search by entering home safety need or other remodeling need<\/p>\n<div class=\"main-content\">\n<div class=\"search-block\">\n<form class=\"search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search?\" method=\"GET\" target=\"_blank\"><input class=\"search-value\" name=\"keywords\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Enter Search Term\" \/><input name=\"i\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"lawngarden\" \/><input id=\"btn-search-button\" class=\"search-button\" title=\"search\" type=\"submit\" value=\"\" \/><select class=\"optionmobile searchfield\" style=\"display: none;\" name=\"tag\"><option value=\"lifeplanning-20\"><\/option><\/select><\/form>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear-float\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- end searh --><!-- end editorial --><\/p>\n<p><!----------- third section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"3rd\">third &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; image<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/43015399_ml.jpg\" alt=\"home winter updates\" width=\"1678\" height=\"1119\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/43015399_ml.jpg 1678w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/43015399_ml-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/43015399_ml-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/43015399_ml-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1678px) 100vw, 1678px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/123rf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/123rf.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>HVAC installation and maintenance<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>Properly maintaining your AC is going to greatly extend its lifespan, but there will come a point when that unit needs to be replaced.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Once the outdoor temperatures drop, you should  schedule an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mauzy.com\/services\/air-conditioning-san-diego\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AC service<\/a> call so that a technician can inspect your system and tell  you if it needs to be repaired or replaced entirely. <\/li>\n<li>Properly maintaining your AC is going to greatly extend its lifespan, but there will come a point when that unit needs to be replaced. Some of the most common signs of a deteriorating HVAC system include huge energy bills, a noisy outdoor unit, and different temperatures throughout the home.<\/li>\n<li class=\"comments\"><span>QUESTION?<br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/heatinghelp.com\/blog\/is-it-too-cold-outside-to-run-my-ac\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">is it too cold outside to run my AC?<\/a><\/span>\n<p class=\"tagbreak product\">some ideas &#8211;<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content amz\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wifi+thermostat&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"linkamz\">view:<\/span> wifi thermostat<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=air+conditioner+covers+for+outside+units&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"linkamz blank\">&nbsp;<\/span>air conditioner covers<\/a><\/p>\n<p>What <a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#botcomment',500); return false;\">comments<\/a> can you share?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about home winter updates &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- shop script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog double little7\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite compare\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=HVAC+filter&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SHOP: HVAC filters (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Fyt27D502lc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YOUTUBE: A\/C not blowing cold air (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!----------- Sub Section Gallery --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<div class=\"gallerysection\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 60px !important\">\n<div class=\"column7\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">\n<div class=\"panel\">\n<div class=\"short-tabs currate\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#\">Gallery1<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#\">Gallery2<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#\">Gallery3<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"active\">\n<!------------------ Gallery starts here ----------------------------------------><\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-preview\">\n<div class=\"preview-thumbs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/going-green-gallery?page=1\" class=\" featured-photo\" data-id=\"gallery-27706\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-improvement-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/30673259_l-198x139_c.jpg\" alt=\"Going Green Gallery\" title=\"Going Green Gallery\" data-id=\"1\" class=\" featured-photo\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/going-green-gallery?page=2\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-27706\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-improvement-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/52935483_ml-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Going Green Gallery\" title=\"Going Green Gallery\" data-id=\"2\" class=\"\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/going-green-gallery?page=3\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-27706\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-improvement-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/70653002_ml-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Going Green Gallery\" title=\"Going Green Gallery\" data-id=\"3\" class=\"\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/going-green-gallery?page=4\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-27706\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-improvement-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/dualraincomposter-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Going Green Gallery\" title=\"Going Green Gallery\" data-id=\"4\" class=\"\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/going-green-gallery?page=5\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-27706\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-improvement-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/worm-1140767_1920-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Going Green Gallery\" title=\"Going Green Gallery\" data-id=\"5\" class=\"\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/going-green-gallery?page=6\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-27706\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-improvement-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/58409046_ml-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Going Green Gallery\" title=\"Going Green Gallery\" data-id=\"6\" class=\"\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/going-green-gallery?page=7\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-27706\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-improvement-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27568846_ml-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Going Green Gallery\" title=\"Going Green Gallery\" data-id=\"7\" class=\"\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"preview-desc\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/going-green-gallery\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-27706\">Going Green Gallery<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Everyone is talking about green. But what does that mean to the average household. Well, energy efficient lighting and appliances, alternative energy, composting and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"preview-options\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/going-green-gallery\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-27706\"><i class=\"fa fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i> View gallery<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/going-green-gallery\" class=\"right\"><i class=\"fa fa-camera\"><\/i>8 Photos<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Gallery ends here -->\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<!------------------ Gallery starts here ----------------------------------------><\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-preview\">\n<div class=\"preview-thumbs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/mud-room?page=1\" class=\" featured-photo\" data-id=\"gallery-15811\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-improvement-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/utilitymud-1-198x139_c.jpg\" alt=\"Mud Room Gallery\" title=\"Mud Room Gallery\" data-id=\"1\" class=\" featured-photo\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/mud-room?page=2\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-15811\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-improvement-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/utilitymud-2-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Mud Room Gallery\" title=\"Mud Room Gallery\" data-id=\"2\" class=\"\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/mud-room?page=3\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-15811\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-improvement-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/utilitymud-3-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Mud Room Gallery\" title=\"Mud Room Gallery\" data-id=\"3\" class=\"\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/mud-room?page=4\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-15811\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-improvement-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/utilitymud-4-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Mud Room Gallery\" title=\"Mud Room Gallery\" data-id=\"4\" class=\"\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/mud-room?page=5\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-15811\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-improvement-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/utilitymud-5-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Mud Room Gallery\" title=\"Mud Room Gallery\" data-id=\"5\" class=\"\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/mud-room?page=6\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-15811\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-improvement-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/utilitymud-6-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Mud Room Gallery\" title=\"Mud Room Gallery\" data-id=\"6\" class=\"\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/mud-room?page=7\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-15811\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-improvement-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/utilitymud-7-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Mud Room Gallery\" title=\"Mud Room Gallery\" data-id=\"7\" class=\"\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"preview-desc\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/mud-room\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-15811\">Mud Room Gallery<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The Mud Room is a great barrier between the outside mud and clean inside. View this mud room gallery to get ideas on how you can design that barrier room.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"preview-options\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/mud-room\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-15811\"><i class=\"fa fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i> View gallery<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/mud-room\" class=\"right\"><i class=\"fa fa-camera\"><\/i>14 Photos<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Gallery ends here -->\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<!------------------ Gallery starts here ----------------------------------------><\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-preview\">\n<div class=\"preview-thumbs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/home-storage-gallery?page=1\" class=\" featured-photo\" data-id=\"gallery-28377\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-improvement-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/6732853_ml-198x139_c.jpg\" alt=\"How To Use Storage\" title=\"How To Use Storage\" data-id=\"1\" class=\" featured-photo\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/home-storage-gallery?page=2\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-28377\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-improvement-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/7565563_ml-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"How To Use Storage\" title=\"How To Use Storage\" data-id=\"2\" class=\"\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/home-storage-gallery?page=3\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-28377\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-improvement-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/26541314_ml-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"How To Use Storage\" title=\"How To Use Storage\" data-id=\"3\" class=\"\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/home-storage-gallery?page=4\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-28377\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-improvement-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/32041854_ml-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"How To Use Storage\" title=\"How To Use Storage\" data-id=\"4\" class=\"\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/home-storage-gallery?page=5\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-28377\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-improvement-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/37585220_ml-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"How To Use Storage\" title=\"How To Use Storage\" data-id=\"5\" class=\"\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/home-storage-gallery?page=6\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-28377\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-improvement-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/54663035_ml-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"How To Use Storage\" title=\"How To Use Storage\" data-id=\"6\" class=\"\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/home-storage-gallery?page=7\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-28377\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-improvement-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/81893675_ml-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"How To Use Storage\" title=\"How To Use Storage\" data-id=\"7\" class=\"\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"preview-desc\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/home-storage-gallery\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-28377\">How To Use Storage<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Everyone of us has something to store. It is question of what we are storing &#8211; clothes &#8211; tools &#8211; sports &#8211; food &#8211; other. So you will find different options for storing different things &#8230;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"preview-options\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/home-storage-gallery\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-28377\"><i class=\"fa fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i> View gallery<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/home-storage-gallery\" class=\"right\"><i class=\"fa fa-camera\"><\/i>9 Photos<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 50px !important\"><\/div>\n<p><!----------- fourth section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"5th\">fourth &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; image<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/31740709_ml.jpg\" alt=\"home winter updates\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/31740709_ml.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/31740709_ml-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/31740709_ml-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/31740709_ml-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#6th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/123rf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/123rf.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Interior painting<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>When the weather starts to cool off, the humidity levels are going to decrease as well, and that will allow your indoor paint to dry much quicker. Depending on what type of paint you use, it could potentially cure within a single day. <\/li>\n<li>Before you paint a room, you should first make sure that there is some way to ventilate the area. Most modern paint is fairly safe, but the odors could linger if the room isn&#8217;t properly ventilated. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">When it comes to finish work, painting is one of the last steps to tackle. Make sure to always use 2 coats of paint if at all possible, as the finish will look better, and it will hold up to everyday life a lot easier.<\/li>\n<li class=\"comments\"><span>QUESTION?<br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobvila.com\/slideshow\/experts-say-these-paint-colors-will-dominate-in-2019-52422\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">experts say these paint colors will dominate<\/a><\/span>\n<p class=\"tagbreak product\">some ideas &#8211;<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content amz\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=painting+supplies&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"linkamz\">view:<\/span> painting supplies<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=painting+brushes&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"linkamz blank\">&nbsp;<\/span>painting brushes<\/a><\/p>\n<p>What <a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#botcomment',500); return false;\">comments<\/a> can you share?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about home winter updates &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#6th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- shop script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog double little7\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite conservice\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#tubeservice',500); return false;\">SERVICES: wall contracters (see below)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite compare\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=paint+drop+cloth&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SHOP: paint drop cloths (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite blogplan\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/walls-ceiling\/\">REMODELING: walls &#038; ceiling (same win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- editorial comment --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 75px; margin-bottom: 65px !important\" id=\"tubeservice\"><blockquote class=\"style-8\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"video idea\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8JCoJvYPKBE\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><!-- script: kitchen--><\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid youtube\" id=\"tb2SPEC2\">\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" class=\"photohead novwhite\">Find Walls &amp; Ceiling Services <span>(opens new win)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/servicemagic\/3113434.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Drywall Installation<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/servicemagic\/3113414.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ceilings<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/servicemagic\/3113516.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Painting &amp; Texturing<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/servicemagic\/3113557.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tile<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" class=\"rowsep\">top-rated, pre-screened local contractors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/servicemagic\/3113560.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wallcoverings<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/servicemagic\/3113415.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ceilings &#8211; Fans<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/servicemagic\/3113564.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Walls &#8211; Exterior<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/servicemagic\/3113565.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Walls &#8211; Interior<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" class=\"novwhite\" style=\"padding: 4px !important\"> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img src=\"\/images\/icon_pdf.png\" alt=\"pdf file\"\/><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/pdf\/contractor.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FREE: download contractor selection<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\"  class=\"novwhite\" style=\"padding: 4px\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" class=\"rowsep service\">enter zip code &#8211; powered by HomeAdvisor \u2122<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"contractordocguides\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid youtube ideasdocs\" id=\"tb2SPEC\">\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"4\" class=\"photohead novwhite guide\">Quick Contractor Guides<\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite guidedocs\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content guide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs-select.html\">selecting<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite guidedocs\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content guide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs-negotiate.html\">negotiating<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite guidedocs\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content guide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs-work.html\">working with<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite guidedocs\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content guide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs-inspect.html\">inspecting<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"height: 20px\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- end script --><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/blockquote><\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- end editorial --><\/p>\n<p><!----------- fifth section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"6th\">fifth and last &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; image<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/upgrade_05.jpg\" alt=\"home winter updates\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/upgrade_05.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/upgrade_05-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/upgrade_05-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/upgrade_05-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#7th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextproduct.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/midnight-snow-night-snow-snowy-1915907\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pixabay<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Concluding remarks<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>All of these upgrades can be carried out during the summer as well, but the rising temperatures and overwhelming humidity might make them very unpleasant. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">The frigid winter months are the perfect time to complete indoor projects that improve your family&#8217;s comfort and boost the efficiency of your home.<\/li>\n<li class=\"comments\"><span>QUESTION?<br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiplinger.com\/slideshow\/real-estate\/T029-S001-12-ways-to-prepare-your-home-for-winter\/index.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">12 ways to prepare home for winter<\/a><\/span>\n<p class=\"tagbreak product\">some ideas &#8211;<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content amz\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=lawn+rake&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"linkamz\">view:<\/span> lawn rake<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=gutter+cleaning+tool&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"linkamz blank\">&nbsp;<\/span>gutter cleaning tool<\/a><\/p>\n<p>What <a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#botcomment',500); 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