We are deep into January. Rain, wind and dark seem to be constant, the days are short, but the time is ripe to begin that home project you have been dreaming of, or dreading. Here are 6 Do It Yourself projects that will increase your homes value and comfort.

Deep Clean and Declutter: This one is pretty easy and won’t take 5 trips to Home Depot, possibly just a trip to Goodwill when you are finished. Don’t try to tackle the whole house at once. Pick a single room to start with. Get rid of stuff you never use, clothes you never wear, and toss that old CD player. Get some magic eraser cleaning pads and clean the scuffs of the baseboards or walls.
Paint: Everybody loves a room with a fresh coat of paint. Painting itself is pretty easy but the prep can take a bit of time. Don’t rush this process, cover floors, tape edges and doorways. Buying high quality brushes will make a world of difference especially on edges and corners. Make sure to pick a color you like now and think you will like later!
Consider Your Floors: This is a bigger project but will add value and style to your home. Whether you are looking for carpet, tile or hardwood, get samples, talk to an expert and get going!
Fix that one thing that has been broken for years: Every house has that one thing, maybe it's a cracked window, broken door knob or just a squeaky door. You can fix it. A trip to Home Depot and a 5 minute Youtube tutorial can free you from annoyance.
Update Light Fixtures: Lighting design has changed dramatically in the last decade and nothing looks as bad as dated light fixtures that are covered in cobwebs and dust. Check out a local lighting showroom and see if anything fits your home style. You can also update curtains to allow for more natural light and if nothing else, get out the Windex and scrub off the window dust. You will be surprised at how well you can see out of your sparkling clean windows.
Add a Home Gym: With many gyms still closed there has never been a better time to add an exercise room to your home. Invest in your home rather than paying a monthly fee. Get some rubber flooring from Northwest Rubber and get planning! Like Field of Dreams, If you build it, you will workout!