If your home could make New Year’s resolutions, what would they be? Does your home dream of exquisitely appointed closets or cozy, inviting rooms for family gatherings? In Episode 87 of The Architecture Happy Hour podcast, co-hosts and residential architects, Laura Davis and Holly Hall talk about ways you can help your home be more healthy, better organized, and budget-smart in the new year! In this episode Sorting, purging, and organizing Donate to local charities, recycle, pay it forward Areas of the house that need attention, replacing, cleaning, and maintenance Air filters Clothes dryer lint exhaust Exhaust fans in bathrooms Batteries in smoke detectors Carbon monoxide detectors Fire extinguishers Lead paint Popcorn ceiling texture and asbestos Carpet cleaning Mold/mildew in bathrooms Weather stripping Low-flow shower heads and toilets LED light bulbs Water filter in refrigerator Home Design Tips How to make your New Year Home To-Do List Get organized to tackle projects each month Links AHH podcast episode 80: tidying up with marie kondo: expectations vs. reality Kidde recall on fire extinguishers Lead paint info from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Asbestos info from the EPA   Products and Resources Links below contain Amazon affiliate links. If you make a purchase, we might receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Air filters for furnace Carbon monoxide detectors Steam cleaners for floors Weather stripping Low-flow shower heads LED light bulbs 2700K color temperature About your hosts hpd architecture + interiors principals Laura Davis and Holly Hall are both registered architects and interior designers in Dallas, Texas specializing in residential design. Laura and Holly co-host the popular podcast, The Architecture Happy Hour, where they share their thoughts and tips on architecture and interior design, from helping owners select the right architect to never being too late to begin a career in architecture. Each month, Laura and Holly organize the successful, monthly, networking happy hour also called The Architecture Happy Hour. A social networking community in the Dallas, Texas area, the events are hosted by a different business each month. The group is for professionals in architecture, interior design, real estate, and construction and is focused on creating relationships and offering business referrals to people they know and trust. Connect with us We love to hear from our listeners! Contact Laura and Holly The Architecture Happy Hour Learn more about The Architecture Happy Hour Networking Group and Podcast Facebook Twitter Instagram hpd architecture + interiors Learn more about hpd architecture + interiors Facebook Pinterest Twitter Instagram   Sponsor Are you interested in sponsoring The Architecture Happy Hour podcast? We want to connect with companies that are a good match with the interests of our listeners. Please call 214.751.2304 or contact us here to receive a media kit and learn more about sponsorship opportunities.