Home Improvement Projects to Do Together as a Family
Families that work and play together stay together! Home improvement projects are a way for the whole family to develop new skills and gain a sense of accomplishment. It’s important to find projects that are age-appropriate and are within their skill level. There are many possibilities for growth and learning. One important thing is that parents remember to be patient and remember that the kids are new at this, and projects will take longer than you expect, so set aside adequate time.
Maintenance tasks to do together around the house
Every house needs basic maintenance, and this is a great opportunity to teach children basic maintenance skills so they can help take of the house and develop skills for their future homes. Tasks should be assigned according to age and can be garnered toward the interests of the child. If you notice that they are interested in mechanical things you can have them help with unclogging drains, tightening hardware, replacing caulk, or oiling hinges.
Build, refurbish, and restore furniture together
Furniture is great way to teach basic building skills. If you purchase an item that needs to be put together, you can have them help you. When selecting the furniture, the children can choose the color of the item or other accents in the room. You can work together to refurbish furniture such as reupholstering a chair, repainting or simply adding decorative shelf lining. Children love to feel involved and have their opinion matter. Allowing them the opportunity to provide input will give them a sense of ownership.
Clean and organize together
Keeping the house clean is the responsibility of the entire family and not just one person. Children can be taught basic housekeeping tasks that are age appropriate, and this will provide lifelong skills for them. You can also teach your children how to declutter by deciding which of their items they can donate and which they’d like to keep.
Spruce up the outdoors
The outdoors is another important part of the home that needs care. Kids love to get their hands dirty! Landscaping and gardening are great projects to share with children of all ages. Children can help will digging holes to plant new plants, pull weeds, spread mulch, fertilizing, aerating the lawn, and watering the plants.
Family home improvement projects are a great way to spend time together as a family and build your children’s confidence and their sense of ownership. Our homes are where we make our family memories. If you’re still searching for a dream home for your family, we are happy to help. We are willing and waiting to help you get into your new home. Contact us today, we’re only a phone call away!
