2021 is finally here, and it’s time for some New Year’s Resolutions! But that ubiquitous saying “new year, new you” doesn’t just have to apply to your personal goals. Setting a few goals and 2021 home resolutions for your Central Indiana family can improve how you enjoy your living spaces this year, both indoors and out.
Add Efficiency to your Home Resolutions
Improving efficiency and reducing energy usage is a great goal to set for 2021. You can do this in a variety of ways, including using ENERGY STAR rated appliances indoors, using cold water instead of hot when possible, and adjusting lights and thermostat for when you aren’t home.
For your outdoor lighting system, we recommend setting up a timer so that your lights are only on when you need them, saving on energy when not in use. Switching your outdoor bulbs to LEDs can also have a big impact on your home’s energy efficiency.
Increase Safety in your Home
Home security is another one of our suggested home resolutions for your family this year. A well-lit home from Luminocity can help improve security, with outdoor lighting correlating to a 39% decrease in crime at night for nearly 80 public housing developments in a recent New York study. Pathway lighting can also help improve safety and prevent falls for new guests to your home, as well as for older homeowners who need more stability as they navigate their outdoor living areas.
Organize Your Spaces
The new year is an ideal time to declutter and organize your home inside and out. Go through closets for clothes or home items that you are no longer using, and donate or sell them. You can also take some time to reorganize sheds and garages to make room for all the fun you’ll have as the weather gets warmer again this summer.
As you declutter your outdoor spaces, if you notice that your lighting system is a jumble of cords, you can reorganize them and reset your daily timer with the help of the experts at Luminocity! We can service any type of existing system or help you install one that works for your home.
Regular DIY Maintenance
It’s also a good time of year to set reminders for you and your family to keep up with the home maintenance you can do yourself. For example, you should check and/or change your HVAC air filters monthly. Smoke detectors should also be tested at least once a month, and the batteries should be replaced 1-2 times a year. You can also set reminders to check the outdoor bulbs throughout your lighting system each season, to ensure that they are operational and clear of debris.
Invest in an Annual Maintenance Plan
If you want to ensure that your outdoor lighting system is operating at peak efficiency for the best value all year long, we recommend our Annual Maintenance Plan (AMP). When we perform an AMP on your system, we will replace all bulbs, check/reset your timing system, inspect and clean fixtures, bury exposed wires and trim bushes as needed to achieve your optimal lighting effect. Our AMP service also means you’ll have no charge for burned out bulbs or minor repairs like replacing a cut wire.
If you are interested in joining our Annual Maintenance Plan as a part of your New Year’s home resolutions, contact us today online or at 317-448-0863.
