It's that time of year again: swirling confetti, clinking glasses and resolutions all around. Fueled by holiday cheer (and holiday bonuses) people around the world will optimistically set New Year's resolutions to better themselves in 2019.
According to YouGov, some of the most common resolutions include eating healthier, exercising more and saving money. Making a New Year's resolution is a great way to work toward positive personal change. However, less than 10% of people achieve their well-intentioned resolutions.
Rather than resorting to the same old goals, make 2019 the year to expand your resolutions beyond yourself. Widen your lens and consider how you can improve your piece of the world. It helps to start at home. With end-of-year gifts and tax returns, you may find yourself with some extra funds to put towards home improvement projects. Here are a few home-focused resolutions you can set, stick with and succeed at in 2019.
Plan Ahead
Winter is underway, but warm weather isn't far off. Instead of waiting for spring or summer to address any issues with your air conditioning system, resolve to plan now so you can enjoy peace of mind in the months ahead. Talk to your Lennox® dealer to get a feel for your options and to start planning financially.
Clear the Clutter
Get a jump on spring cleaning by reevaluating your belongings now. Look for ways to streamline and only keep what you need. Gather bags and boxes and go room by room sorting items. Inspect each item and decide what to keep, donate and discard. Not only will you achieve a cleaner, more organized home, but you'll also reap health benefits. Studies show that clutter can negatively impact mood, skyrocketing your stress levels and wreaking havoc on your nerves. Commit to decluttering your home and you just might give yourself a significant mood boost going into 2019.
Step Up Your Home's Safety
Improving your home also means making it safe for your family. You don't want to unknowingly be living with a security, fire or health risk. You can take simple steps to boost your home's security by investing in motion sensors, installing a peephole in your front door or affixing faux alarm system decals on your windows.
Check your home's fire and carbon monoxide detectors and check for gases such as radon. It's also important that your home is properly ventilated to ensure the best indoor air quality. Healthy Climate Solutions™ from Lennox offer a number of effective ways to improve your home's indoor air quality.
Get Smart
If you're dreaming of a smart home in the New Year, upgrading to a smart thermostat, such as an iComfort® smart thermostat from Lennox, is a great place to start. The iComfort® S30 ultra smart thermostat allows you to control your home's environment with simple voice commands. It works with smart home devices such as Amazon Alexa and Apple HomeKit, which is perfect if you unwrap a new smart device over the holidays.
A Toast to Your Best Home in 2019
In the spirit of new beginnings, resolve to improve your home in the year ahead. Commit to making it safer, more comfortable and more advanced, and you'll reap the rewards all year long.
