Are you feeling a little bit of spring fever? We’ll be officially leaving winter behind this month when spring arrives on the 20th. Here are some great ideas of things to do around your home in March.
Put up a new bird feeder to welcome all of your feathered friends. You can check out the good selection of feeders at a home improvement store, or make a feeder on your own. If you needs some ideas, you can check out the following articles all about birds and bird feeders.
The National Great Backyard Bird Count
Frugal Bird Feeding: Food for Less
Frugal Bird Feeding: Bird Feeders and Bird Houses
Get that spring cleaning started! You can start by room or even by a small section of a room and before you know it, you’ll be done. Check out the following articles for some tips and ideas about spring cleaning.
Home Chore List: Daily Cleaning Chores (1)
Home Chore List: Daily Cleaning Chores (2)
Home Chore List: Daily Chores Extra Credit
Home Chore List: Twice-Weekly Chores
Home Chore List: Weekly Cleaning Chores (1)
Home Chore List: Weekly Cleaning Chores (2)
Home Chore List: Monthly Cleaning Chores
Home Chore List: Quarterly Cleaning Chores
Home Chore List: Twice-A-Year Cleaning Chores (1)
Home Chore List: Twice-A-Year Cleaning Chores (2)
Home Chore List: Twice-A-Year Cleaning Chores (3)
Home Chore List: Annual Cleaning Chores (1)
Frugal Spring Cleaning: Washing Windows
Plant a colorful container garden! Here are some more gardening ideas:
Five Clever Landscape and Gardening Tips
Get ready to fertilize your lawn to keep it looking great once the warmer weather comes.
Update a room with a bright colored area rug. A new rug will instantly freshen up a room and bring the warmth of the coming season indoors.
Lighting tends to go on sale in the spring. Check out your local home improvement stores and department stores and bring home a new light fixture or ceiling fan.
Consider adding architectural details to your home, such as crown molding and formal trim. Not only will it add an air of elegance to your home, it will increase your home’s resale value as well.
Take a look at your yard and identify any trees or bushes that need trimming. Make a note of which projects you can tackle yourself and which require a professional tree person or landscaper. For more outdoor ideas, see here:
Consider painting or replacing your front entry door. The warmer weather will bring more guests to your home, and a good-looking door will make a good impression. How about a nice bold red? You can learn more about using bold colors below:
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