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10 New Year’s Resolutions for Homeowners Amanda Prischak
Making a New Year s Resolution
Last year, 28 percent of Americans made New Year s resolutions. No doubt millions more will set goals for 2021. And while losing weight, exercising more and getting finances in control are some of the most common New Year s resolutions, you might consider making a home improvement resolution. Your home, after all, is one of your biggest assets and the place where so many treasured memories are made.
Here are 10 easy home improvement resolutions to consider. To make them stick, try breaking them down into smaller, more manageable steps before plugging them into a calendar to keep yourself accountable. Here s to 2021!