Renovations are a key feature in the lifecycle of a home and homeowner. Whether you’re bringing new appliances into the home or looking to add on an extension to create a more relaxed flow throughout your space, the goal of a renovation project remains largely the same: improving your quality of life in the home.

While home improvement is a massive industry in the United States, unfortunately, many homeowners don’t really know where to begin. When it comes to scheduling or targeting the most important renovations that will make the biggest impact in their home life, many people are simply stumped. Using these tips and tricks can set you on the path to comfort and fast upgrades that will last for life.

Rent a storage space.

This isn’t something that many homeowners think of at first, but once you see firsthand how a storage unit can help with renovations, you’ll never go back to the old ways of shifting belongings chaotically throughout the house during future home renovations. A storage facility is typically a low-cost way to keep some of your most fragile, expensive, or important belongings safe during the process of reimagining your home’s layout.

A storage unit is the best way to bring in a climate controlled space that takes advantage of state-of-the-art security features and powerful air conditioners to give your possessions a safe space to remain during a potentially long and demanding renovation project. If you are bundling multiple upgrades together, you may be looking at a months’ long renovation that would require constant movement and careful watch over your belongings without the use of a simple self storage solution. Take the burden off yourself with this easy to use option.

Target simple quality of life updates first.

Appliances, air conditioners, and flooring are a constant target for homeowners looking to improve their comfort at home. Air conditioning units in particular tend to last for about fifteen years, on average. If yours is starting to fail, or coming up to this watershed age, thinking about a replacement is a great way to tackle many of the comfort issues that you may be facing in your home.

There are many issues that can plague an air conditioning system, so being aware of the troubles that your home’s set up faces is the first step toward making improvements that will last. For instance, constant heat rays make the thermostat think the temperature is too high. If your thermostat isn’t shielded from the sun’s rays, your readings may be off throughout the year.

This can create a constant need for manual adjustment that can really fray the nerves and cause uproar within the home as your internal air temperature remains unsettled. Just like heat exhaustion or a heat stroke massively alters your body temperature, so too can an unprotected thermostat create unwanted fluctuations within your home.

Tackle major updates for maximum impact.

In addition to regular maintenance—and the occasional major replacement—you should target large scale updates to your home that make a big splash. An extension is a favorite among suburban families. Adding an extra room gives you access to additional space that can be used as a new bedroom for guests or one of your children. Alternatively, you could utilize the space as a home office or play area.

New rooms create a widening effect within the home. No matter how you use the space, you can be sure that your distribution of relaxation areas spreads out to provide a better area for each member of your family to remain comfortable within.

Improving the flow and energy of your home takes a plan, but with the right tools, you can achieve this new feeling in no time.