{"id":9899,"date":"2020-01-28T14:12:45","date_gmt":"2020-01-28T19:12:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/renton\/?post_type=community&#038;p=9899"},"modified":"2024-06-30T17:48:03","modified_gmt":"2024-06-30T21:48:03","slug":"professional-painters-in-renton-wa-share-five-home-improvement-projects-for-the-winter","status":"publish","type":"community","link":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/renton\/community\/professional-painters-in-renton-wa-share-five-home-improvement-projects-for-the-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Winter Home Improvement Projects for your Home in Renton, WA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Being cooped up inside your house for the long winter months can make you stir crazy. With the winter still looming, don\u2019t get frustrated. Break the monotony of being indoors with a winter project to brighten your home\u2019s interior. It\u2019ll increase your happiness and property value simultaneously. <a href=\"https:\/\/certapro.com\/renton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Renton painters<\/a> from CertaPro Painters\u00ae show you five home improvement projects for winter.<\/p>\n<h2>Brightening Your Walls Can Brighten Your Mood<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-9735\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_8569849.jpg\" alt=\"neutral living room\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_8569849-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_8569849-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_8569849-960x639.jpg 960w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_8569849-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_8569849-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_8569849-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_8569849-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_8569849-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_8569849.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Staring at neutral walls for months on end can surely give you the blahs. Bright the room with a new, vivid color. With a bit of elbow grease and a bucket of paint, it will feel brand new again. Make sure you crack the windows before you open your paint to allow for proper ventilation. You\u2019ll find this also allows your paint to dry more efficiently with the cool breeze.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Make Your Floors Come Alive<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-9532\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/HomePage_I_want_my_home_room_to_feel_warm.jpg\" alt=\"Dining Room Painting\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/HomePage_I_want_my_home_room_to_feel_warm-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/HomePage_I_want_my_home_room_to_feel_warm-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/HomePage_I_want_my_home_room_to_feel_warm-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/HomePage_I_want_my_home_room_to_feel_warm-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/HomePage_I_want_my_home_room_to_feel_warm-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/HomePage_I_want_my_home_room_to_feel_warm-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/HomePage_I_want_my_home_room_to_feel_warm-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/HomePage_I_want_my_home_room_to_feel_warm-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/HomePage_I_want_my_home_room_to_feel_warm-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/HomePage_I_want_my_home_room_to_feel_warm-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/HomePage_I_want_my_home_room_to_feel_warm-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Are your floors looking tired and worn? Warm your tootsies with some fluffy new carpet that complements the walls. Newly installed carpet tends to release toxic fumes into your home, so keep this in mind when the installers leave. You\u2019ll likely want to bundle up and open the door and windows for some fresh air for a bit.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Spring Cleaning&#8230;Not Just For The Springtime<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-9703\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_182835155.jpg\" alt=\"declutter\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_182835155-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_182835155-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_182835155-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_182835155-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_182835155-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_182835155-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_182835155-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_182835155-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_182835155.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Cleaning doesn\u2019t have to be in spring. Since you\u2019re locked in the house anyway spend some time sorting through the accumulated clutter. Your house will seem less full, plus, when the weather breaks, you can head directly outdoors to enjoy it. During the decluttering, take the opportunity to add some baskets, boxes and containers to hide the remaining mess. Create a stylish choice by picking a color and painting mismatched items. This ties the room together and gives you a flow throughout.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Check Out The New Technology In Paint<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-9760\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_446138434.jpg\" alt=\"paint your walls\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_446138434-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_446138434-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_446138434-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_446138434-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_446138434-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_446138434-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_446138434-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_446138434-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_446138434.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Bathrooms are the home of messes. Is yours looking less and less appealing? Time to update it now! Changing out the color for something new is an inexpensive way to make a big change. Paint technology has come a long way with options now that prevent mold and mildew and can also stand up to the humidity in the room. While these paints are a bit more costly, using them now means the paint will last longer while looking great. Give the entire room a makeover by changing the sink and cabinets. Adding a new faucet and accessories make a big difference without breaking the bank. Replacing the cabinet can be a bigger cost. Use paint to give it a new look. You can put in the hours yourself, or hire a crew to help with this more labor intensive work.<\/p>\n<h2>Don&#8217;t Forget To Insulate<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-877\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2017\/12\/unspecified-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"insultation\" width=\"300\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2017\/12\/unspecified-2-1-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2017\/12\/unspecified-2-1-768x533.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2017\/12\/unspecified-2-1-1024x711.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2017\/12\/unspecified-2-1-1920x1332.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2017\/12\/unspecified-2-1-1440x999.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2017\/12\/unspecified-2-1-960x666.jpg 960w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2017\/12\/unspecified-2-1-720x500.jpg 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2017\/12\/unspecified-2-1-480x333.jpg 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2017\/12\/unspecified-2-1-360x250.jpg 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2017\/12\/unspecified-2-1-240x167.jpg 240w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2017\/12\/unspecified-2-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Insulation won\u2019t make your home look better, but it will make your electric bills look better. Working in the attic over the winter is far more comfortable than summer. Look at your insulation levels, if you can see the floor joists in the attic, it\u2019s time for more. While you\u2019re at it, check your basement and crawl spaces too.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>If All Else Fails, Call The Pros<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re getting cabin fever and need some changes, but aren\u2019t up to the task, call our <a href=\"https:\/\/certapro.com\/renton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Renton, WA painters<\/a> from CertaPro Painters\u00ae to help. We offer free, in-home <a href=\"#estimates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">estimates<\/a> to discuss your project.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#estimate\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10897\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2020\/01\/Blog-Button-CTA-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"805\" height=\"165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2020\/01\/Blog-Button-CTA-2.png 805w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2020\/01\/Blog-Button-CTA-2-300x61.png 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2020\/01\/Blog-Button-CTA-2-768x157.png 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2020\/01\/Blog-Button-CTA-2-720x148.png 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2020\/01\/Blog-Button-CTA-2-480x98.png 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2020\/01\/Blog-Button-CTA-2-360x74.png 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1215\/2020\/01\/Blog-Button-CTA-2-240x49.png 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 805px) 100vw, 805px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Being cooped up inside your house for the long winter months can make you stir crazy. With the winter still looming, don\u2019t get frustrated. Break the monotony of being indoors with a winter project to brighten your home\u2019s interior. It\u2019ll increase your happiness and property value simultaneously. Renton painters from CertaPro Painters\u00ae show you five<a class=\"read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/certapro.com\/renton\/community\/professional-painters-in-renton-wa-share-five-home-improvement-projects-for-the-winter\/\">Read the full article <em class=\"fa fa-angle-double-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","categories":[20,30],"tags":[179],"class_list":["post-9899","community","type-community","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-community","category-residential-services","tag-interior-painting"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/renton\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/9899","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/renton\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/renton\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/community"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/renton\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/41"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/renton\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9899"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/renton\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/9899\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/renton\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9899"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/renton\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9899"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/renton\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9899"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}