Spring is about a month away, but it feels much farther as we continue through these colder winter weeks.  While we all look forward to chirping birds, early spring flowers, and longer days of sunshine, here are some ideas for keeping your Locust Grove home and yourself well during this last stretch of winter.

Improve the Air Quality in Your Locust Grove home

During the winter our homes lack the benefit of fresh air from open windows.  It is also much drier.  Add some humidity back into your Locust Grove home with a humidifier.  Just remember to clean it properly according to the manufacturer’s directions to prevent mold from growing inside of the machine.  The extra humidity can help with dry skin, lips, and when you have a cold.

Another way to improve the air quality in your home is to consider adding some plants. House plants can also help to purify the air.  Here are some easy ones to incorporate into your home that don’t require a lot of attention to survive.

Also, remember to check the air filters in your home and replace as necessary as they become filled with dirt.

Get some Sun

We all know that sun is important to our health and that the short winter days can inhibit our opportunities to get some vitamin D. Take advantage of the sunny winter days by bundling up and heading outside even for a short walk.  Open the blinds and curtains in your home to bring light and warmth into it.  If you have a room that feels dark, add some table lamps to brighten the space or switch light bulbs.

Strengthen Your Immune System

There are a lot of germs passed around over the winter.  Help your immune system by getting lots of vitamin C, washing your hands regularly, and getting sleep.  In your home, make sure to wipe down door knobs and other commonly touched areas to help prevent the spread of germs.  Wash coats, blankets, and bookbags in your Locust Grove home to help stop the spread when someone comes home ill.

Create an exercise space

You don’t need an entire room in your Locust Grove home dedicated to work out equipment.  Even setting up a corner with an exercise and some weights can help keep you moving when the weather isn’t conducive to outdoor exercise.  There are lots of free workouts on YouTube that can give you some inspiration if you don’t know where to start.

Check on Your Sump Pump

While it might not run everyday, a sump pump is an important part of your Locust Grove home ’s systems.  After heavy winter rains, you will want to make sure that the pump is operating.  It can be easy to forget about it, but sump pumps keep water out of your home.  Remember to check the basin to make sure that it is clear of debris too.

Use ceiling fans

We usually think about ceiling fans for cooling purposes, but they can also help to distribute warm air throughout your home.  Turn the switch on the fan to make the blades rotate in a clockwise direction to push the warm air that is gathered near the ceiling towards you.

While we are all dreaming of warmer days, here’s hoping that these tips will help make the last stretch of winter a little easier for you and everyone that lives in your Locust Grove home!