Remodel, Clean, and Reorganize Your Home Now That the Kids are Back in School

Summer can take a toll on a household. Now that the kiddos are headed back to school, however, this is your chance to breathe new life back into your household. The school year is the perfect opportunity for a home renovation since your children will be spending less time around the house. Below are some great remodeling ideas that will help you successfully launch your next home remodel from start to finish.

 

Give Your House a Good Deep Cleaning

More activity in the house can mean more dirt and stains. Your first move should be to give your house a deep cleaning. Start with the commonly used spaces such as the living room, kitchen and bathrooms. Concentrate on floors, furniture, baseboards, closets, cabinets, and countertops. Cleaning your house also means sanitizing it. You may want to hire a professional to come in and decontaminate the carpets, as well as give the hardwood and tile a deep cleaning. By sanitizing your home, you’ll reduce the chances of your kids spreading germs at school.

 

Make More Room for Storage

School starting back means shopping for clothes and school supplies. All of this new stuff coming into the house can create clutter in a relatively short period. So before you buy all those supplies and new clothing, make room by clearing out all of the old stuff that they won’t be using anymore. And while you’re add it, this is the perfect time to add shelf space, build some coveys, and bring in a new desk for the schoolwork.

 

Organize Your Child’s Closet Space

The scariest place in the home is not in the basement…it’s the kid’s closet! Believe it or not children value organization and structure as much as adults. While the tots are away at school, clear everything out, and start building some cabinet or shelf space. Remember, kids do better with spaces that are smaller and more simplified. This can also be an opportunity for you and your child to design the closet together in order to create a custom closet that meets his or her specific wants/needs.

 

Rethink the Home Office

Unless you have your home office door padlocked with a security guard standing by, there’s a good chance that the children infiltrate that area quite a bit. This is especially true if there is a computer in the room. The office is the one place in the home, however, that desperately needs organization. One of the first things you can do is to designate a desk or study area for the children if the office is big enough. De-clutter the floor, shelving, files, cabinets, and everything else by throwing away needless documents or items. You’ll also want to think about safety. With this in mind, you can install electrical outlet covers, lay rugs down on hardwood or tile flooring, and install an Internet filter on the computer.

 

Whatever you choose to do to remodel, reorganize or clean your home, there’s a good chance you can find the services and materials you need in Mobile. Take advantage of your city during the school season and experience Mobile all year long!