12 New Year’s Resolutions for a Happier, Healthier Home in 2025
Ready to make some New Year’s resolutions? We’ve set you up with 12 home improvement projects to create a happier, more valuable home in 2025.
The beginning of 2025 brings a fresh opportunity to create a living environment that not only looks good but feels good, fostering a lifestyle that’s both happier and healthier.
Our homes are more than just physical structures. They’re the backdrop to our daily lives, influencing our moods, productivity, and overall well-being. This year, why not make resolutions that go beyond the usual fitness and career goals and consider upgrading and enhancing the space we call home?
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If you’re itching to improve your home, look no further. We’ve gathered recent remodeling data and spoke to a top-selling real estate agent to curate a list of the best home improvement projects to tackle in the new year. With these 12 New Year’s resolutions, you’ll create a happier and more valuable home in 2025 — one month at a time.
January: Design a home gym to help you reach your fitness goals
If you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to get fit in 2025, improve the odds of following through by creating a home gym. Start by decluttering that catch-all room, and then kit out the space with these essential features:
- Get a mirror with safety backing to keep an eye on your form and your progress.
- Invest in some shock-absorbent rubber flooring.
- Install an industrial fan to stay cool during high-intensity workouts.
- Set up a smart TV for digital subscriptions and free YouTube workouts.
- Purchase gym equipment specific to your fitness needs.
According to HomeAdvisor, building a home gym costs around $5,700 to $33,300, excluding the equipment. But don’t let the sticker shock fool you: A home gym practically pays for itself. Working out from home can save you hundreds to thousands of dollars a year, considering the average fitness membership costs up to $840 annually.
February: Upgrade your windows to improve your home’s insulation
A warm home is a happy home. Make a new year’s resolution to replace drafty windows. While upgrading your windows in frigid February might seem counterintuitive, it’s easier to book this project and secure a good deal in the industry’s off-season. Energy-efficient windows are better insulated and can save you up to 12% annually on your energy bills.
Plus, new windows increase your home’s value and marketability when it’s time to sell. This added value, combined with off-season installation savings, makes replacing your home’s windows one of the smartest investments you’ll make all year.
For optimal insulation, determine your home’s climate zone on EnergyStar.gov and purchase windows with a matching Energy Star label.
