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Home From Christina Donnelly, your About Home Editor Happy New Year! Every January, we make the same ol' resolutions: to lose weight, to save more money and to cut back on the pizza (a resolution I generally break by January 15th). This year, why not resolve to make your home a happier, healthier place? Check out these resolutions to perfect your pad. Design a Bedroom for Better Sleep One of the most common New Year's resolutions is ... drumroll, please ... to get more sleep. Surprised? Neither were we! Lucky for us, getting more sleep can be as simple as designing a snooze-friendly bedroom. Whether it's time to invest in a new mattress or paint your bedroom walls a calming blue or serene green, there are plenty of ways to transform your bedroom from home office/library/laundry room/occasional-dining-room to a soothing, sleep-inducing oasis of blankets and down feathers. Ahhhh. Mattresses and Sheets 101 10 Wall Colors for Better Sleep Create Your Own Private Retreat Search Related Topics:  mattress covers  sleep disorders  bedroom color ideas Step Out of Your Design Comfort Zone There are few things better than a beautifully coordinated, neutral-colored room. But why not shake up your go-to style in 2014? Incorporating luxe throw pillows and blankets are a super simple, affordable and reversible way to add pops of color to your living room, family room or bedroom; an eclectic gallery wall adds tons of charm to any space, while putting all of your favorite photos, art and trinkets on display; and experimenting with boldly patterned accessories can instantly kick a room's interest-factor up a few notches. Easy, DIY Throw Pillows How to Design a Feature Wall The 3 Basic Design Styles Search Related Topics:  ceiling ideas  seasonal decor  updating a room Try a Simple DIY Reno We're calling it: 2014 is the year you finally conquer the home renovation project you've been thinking about forever. From replacing a not-so-attractive backsplash in the kitchen, to updating your wall colors, to replacing the dated hardware on the bathroom sinks, we've got tips and tricks to make your DIY reno a breeze. Now grab your tool belt and get renovating, Tim Taylor Jr.! 20 Gorgeous Ideas for Your Backsplash 7 Wall Colors for Your Kitchen Which Material Should I Use for Countertops? Search Related Topics:  bathroom paint ideas  kitchen paint ideas  bedroom paint ideas Buy a House for the First (or Fiftieth!) Time Some of us may want to start the year totally fresh with a new home, rather than redesigning or renovating. Buying a new home can be a daunting task for both first-time homebuyers and veteran homebuyers, but fear not, dear homebodies! We'll walk you through every step of the home buying process and give you an e-pat on the back when you close. This is the Worst Day to Buy a Home 3 Major Home Buying Mistakes Buying a Short Sale? Read This First Search Related Topics:  buy a home  real estate agents  mortgages Related Searches New Years 2014 Resolutions House Paint Colors Designing a Kitchen Bedroom Designs Featured Articles 26 Winter Landscapes to Inspire Your Yard Super Cute DIY Art for Nurseries The Problem with Home Decor Magazines What to Do When the Furnace Goes Kaput Gorgeous Ideas for the Guest Bathroom Are Mushrooms Good for Your Garden?   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Advertisement