By: Sheila Johnson

In today’s world, it’s ever more crucial to ensure that your home is a safe haven where your health can be better safeguarded. Sadly, this isn’t always the case. You may not realize it, but your home may be a downright unhealthy place to live. It’s smart, therefore, to take measures to improve your home by making health-focused modifications and repairs. Here are a few to get you started.

Do Some Research

Making changes to your home to help improve your overall health is important, but if you intend to sell the property at some point, you don’t want to do anything to harm the property’s value. Thankfully, there are a wealth of resources available online that can help you understand which projects can boost the property’s value and which will actually cause it to decrease. There are also projects that can help you sell your home quicker! So, before delving into your renovations, spend a little time reading up on the projects that make the most sense.

Breathe Easy

More often than not, the key to a healthier home is cleanliness, particularly in terms of air quality. It’s a good idea, indeed, to take stock of your home’s ventilation, humidity, and filtration. You can then subsequently make improvements to your home’s indoor air circulation, which can be as simple as regularly vacuuming rugs, changing beddings, and opening windows to let in fresh air, as well as changing the filters in your HVAC system and investing in an air purifier. Doing so will not only eliminate allergens and contaminants that lurk unseen in the air, but as a bonus, you will also save money on heating.

Create a Healthy Space

Another great home improvement that will add considerable value to your home — both in health and resale — is to create healthy living spaces. A prime example is in converting a spare room into a yoga studio or at-home gym. Not only will this save you a bundle in gym costs, but it also makes it more convenient and easier for you to maintain a regular exercise routine.

Of course, there are other home improvement projects you can do when you have ample space. An indoor sauna is undoubtedly a luxurious option; plus, it helps improve blood circulation and eliminate toxins from your body. A reading or meditation room will also make for a great retreat when you need a little peace and quiet.

Take It Outdoors

Now, home improvements are not — and should not — be limited to the insides of your home; your outdoor space will stand to benefit, too. In fact, it’s scientifically proven that ample outdoor time offers a multitude of benefits to overall wellness. Of course, there are few things that are as effective in compelling you to go outside than by having your own outdoor escape at home. In fact, having a relaxing backyard space will strengthen your immunity and increase your vitamin D intake — not to mention do wonders for your mental health and stress levels.

Consider Green Initiatives

Lastly, it’s interesting to note that some of the best home improvements are also the eco-friendliest ones. So, it’s a good idea to consider “green” projects that support a healthier and environmentally friendly lifestyle transition for you and your family. At the most fundamental level, such projects are geared toward energy conservation, more efficient water use, and waste reduction. For instance, low-water landscaping not only helps you conserve water, but it also lets your outdoor space thrive even in unideal conditions like droughts.

Indeed, there are so many ways to create a healthy home that we’ve barely scratched the surface. By making strategic modifications, you not only improve your home but your overall well-being, too. That’s a truly healthy payoff!

Sheila Johnson made the decision to leave the corporate world and long hours behind to start her own business. She has been encouraged by the personal success of her health and wellness routine that she wanted to share it with others. Her page WellSheila.net, is where she hopes to share her story to help people put their physical and mental health first. She created Well Sheila as a place to not only share her story, but inspire others to put their physical and mental health first with a regular wellness routine and daily self-care.