3 Easy Home Improvement Projects for the Holiday Season

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Nov. 15, 2023) – As the holiday season rapidly approaches, families everywhere are preparing to welcome friends and loved ones into their homes. To help get a home holiday-ready, Westlake Ace Hardware shares these three simple and achievable household projects to make a space feel fresh, inviting, and perfectly suited for the festivities.

1. Transform a room with paint: Before your home fills will holiday guests, now is the perfect time to refresh a living space with a simple paint makeover. Consider changing the color of a dining room or touching up paint chips and nicks on doors, door frames, cabinets, and baseboards. Benjamin Moore’s 2024 Color of the Year, Blue Nova is a choice that can introduce a calming and sophisticated ambiance to any dining or living room. 

2. Replace cabinet hardware: Replacing cabinet knobs and pulls is an easy way to give a kitchen a fresh and modern look without investing in an expensive overhaul. When replacing cabinet hardware, it’s easiest to choose hardware that can use the same holes as the old hardware. In many cases, the only tool you’ll need is a good screwdriver like the Craftsman ratcheting screwdriver that is designed to optimize speed, torque, and precision with in-handle storage for quick and convenient access to different bit sizes.

3. Upgrade bathroom or kitchen plumbing: One simple yet impactful project that can quickly improve the aesthetic of a kitchen or bath is replacing a faucet. When selecting a new faucet, consider the design and finish that best complements the current décor. Not only does upgrading a faucet improve the visual appeal of a space, but a high-quality faucet can also provide better water flow and temperature control, conserve water usage, and help prevent unexpected leaks or drips that might disrupt holiday festivities. 

Another easy bathroom upgrade that shouldn’t be overlooked before guests arrive is making sure the toilet is in tip-top shape. The time for a bathroom emergency is NOT while you have a house full of guests. If you have a toilet that continually running or not filling properly, replace the toilet valve and/or flapper.

Preparing your home for the holidays doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Westlake Ace Hardware offers a wide range of supplies, tools, and expert advice to assist homeowners in tackling these projects and more. Whether you’re a seasoned DIY enthusiast or a first-time home improver, Westlake Ace Hardware is here to support your holiday home improvement journey.

For more information, visit us at westlakeacehardware.com or stop by your nearest Westlake Ace Hardware store for expert guidance on your holiday home improvement projects.