MT. PLEASANT, Mich.––Spring has finally sprung in Michigan! Even though the weather hasn't provided us with much sunshine and time to enjoy the outdoors yet, there are still ways to celebrate the arrival of the season. You can make your Mt. Pleasant abode feel sunny and warm with these easy
ways to spruce up your home for Spring!
1. Declutter
Don't get stuck on the notion that "Spring cleaning" needs to be a complete overhaul of all your things. Your Spring cleaning efforts can be focused on easier tasks like decluttering that can help clear your mind and make your home look spruced up. You can start by decluttering one room, or by giving yourself a time limit. Our advice is: if you haven't used the item you pickup in over a year, it might be time to let it go. Keep boxes or bags at hand to help separate donations, throw aways, and items for storage.
2. Clean
Start with the basics like dusting surfaces, cleaning the windows, and vacuuming. Then, move on to your more detailed tasks. Make a list of cleaning tasks for each area you want to focus on, and check them off as you go. We think it helps to do a few small tasks each day for a week or so to avoid the overwhelming and exhausting feeling that can often come with a large to-do list.
3. Rearrange Furniture & Decor
Change is scary, but sometimes it can be low risk and exciting at the same time! If you want to truly rejuvenate your space, try rearranging your furniture. You can reconfigure the existing furniture or decor pieces within one room, or mix it up by swapping items from different rooms such as side tables, TV stands, etc. This can help you eliminate or repurpose items that aren't being used. Take some time to do this task and really think it through before you start moving heavy pieces of furniture around willy-nilly.
4. Decorate Your Newly Cleaned & Rearranged Space
Once your space is decluttered and cleaned, it's time to move on to the fun part! When you break out your storage items, or go shopping for new decor items - think bright or pastel colored accent items. You could replace your dark rug with a bright floral rug, put a fresh (or fake) vase of flowers out on the coffee table, or throw bright covers on your couch pillows. We think it's better to invest in generic items, as opposed to holiday-related items so you can reuse or repurpose them easily.
5. Bring Some Fresh Greenery Inside
When the Michigan weather just isn't cooperating, you can still enjoy the fresh greenery inside. Head to your local garden center or other department store and pickup some live plants. Some plants like bamboo palms, snake plants, and peace lilies can help purify the air in your home. Other plants like jade and aloe vera are easy to take care of. Pick your plants based on their care requirements and what they offer for your home.
We want to help you celebrate the season with these
ways to spruce up your home for Spring. Stay tuned to our blog for tips on cleaning your car this Spring, too. Don't forget to check out our
Spring Car Care tips as well so you're safe on the road wherever you're headed this season. We can help with any routine maintenance or repairs you might need. Save time by scheduling online and save money by using our
service coupons. Don't forget to check in on
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Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our
Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our
Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.
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