New Vinyl Windows & Other Improvements Help Homeowners in Westchester, Nassau County, Queens & NYC get through the Winter
If you’re experiencing an overwhelming sense of “blah”, it could be coming from the shorter days and colder nights that come during winter. Every year, after the fall solstice, many people tend to slow down and feel less energetic. This problem can often become serious, days with less light can make you feel depressed. This is called seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, and it’s a real condition, with real treatment options.
While turning on more lamps might seem like an easy fix, what your body needs is natural daylight. If you’re in Westchester, Nassau County or NYC, Major Homes can make home improvements which will allow more daylight into your home and combat seasonal affective disorder.
- Replace Windows: Typically, in the winter, homeowners keep window treatments closed so they can act as a barrier to keep the cold air out of your home. This blocks the cold air but, at the same time, blocks the light from coming in. To solve this problem update your regular windows with energy-efficient windows. This will keep the cold air out and allow the sunshine to come in.
- Add Windows: If you have the wall space, adding energy-efficient windows will allow for more day light to come into your home.
- Replace Solid Exterior Doors: In addition to improving curb appeal, updating your front door to one that features glass or has glass sidelights dramatically improves light coming in through your entryway.
- Get Outside: While this might seem like a no brainer, it’s easy to forget to get outside and be active in the winter months. Even just parking at the furthest spot in the parking lot can maximize your outdoor time. When possible, it is best to go for long walks, or tackle those outside chores.
- Add a Bay Window: Bay windows bring in large amounts of natural light, and are a great, cozy feature in your home. A bay window also will dramatically enhance the exterior, while creating a seamless transition from the outside in.
- Rearrange furniture: Moving your furniture so that it is closer to your windows will help you absorb more day light, not to mention a style upgrade for your home!
We have yet to see a flake here in the northeast, but the snow will come. Let Major Homes help you enjoy being home all year long! Contact us today for your free, in-home, no obligation consultation. 1-877-OK-MAJOR.
