Home Project To-Do List for March

If you're anything like us, flipping the calendar page from February to March is like a long-awaited breath of fresh air. March is the first glimpse of color after a dull winter. It's the month of spring cleaning — when you dust away the winter blues and usher in the warmer months. To help you do the same, we've compiled a monthly to-do list. From cleaning your hardwood floors to planting flower bulbs to redecorating your front porch, we've thought of everything you should do around the house in the month of March.

Sure, you could buy a premade Easter basket from the store, but homemade Easter baskets just mean more. Plus, a DIY Easter basket doesn't have to be complicated to be special. We've got 20 unconventional Easter basket ideas to inspire you.

No summer backyard party is complete without cornhole boards! Luckily, we've got an easy-to-follow guide on how to make DIY cornhole boards, including proper cornhole board dimensions, so you can ensure your cornhole rounds are up to the regulation standards.

You've been talking about it for ages, so why not finally take on that kitchen remodel? To help you get started, we've broken down the average kitchen remodel cost and provided helpful tips to help your kitchen renovation go smoothly.

If water runs when your toilet flushes, it's working as intended. However, if your toilet is running randomly, it means something is wrong. To help you nail down your toilet issue, we've explained how to fix common toilet problems, including how to fix a running toilet, how to install a new toilet seat and more.

Whether your drain is stinky or drains slowly, every drain could benefit from a dose of drain cleaner from time to time, but you don't have to use aggressive chemical drain cleaners. Instead, you can make a natural drain cleaner. Choose one of five homemade drain cleaners on our list, vinegar and baking soda for drains.

Not only can a dirty coffee maker lead to bad coffee, but it's also unhygienic. If you've been putting off cleaning until you've found the best way to clean a coffee maker, enough is enough. Below, we've explained how to clean a coffee maker so you can fully enjoy your morning joe again.

Wait — aren't dishwashers supposed to do the cleaning for you? Believe it or not, you should be cleaning your dishwasher regularly. If you're unfamiliar with the process, we've explained how to clean your dishwasher, plus how you can use vinegar in the dishwasher to freshen it up.

Hardwood floors don't always look dirty, but they are floors after all. Once you use hardwood floor cleaner to remove the dirt and grime, you'll be shocked at how your floors sparkle and shine. Learn how to safely and effectively clean your hardwood floors below.

Stainless steel appliances can give an average kitchen a next-level look. That is, if you keep them clean. Cleaning stainless steel isn't complicated, but it can be hard to get them spotless, especially if you use the wrong cleaner. To help you get it right, we've explained how to clean stainless steel, including the best solution to use.

Have a bougainvillea plant? March is the time to give it some love! Caring for a bougainvillea isn't considered difficult, but if you lack a green thumb, you could probably benefit from a little assistance. Luckily, we've got everything you need to know about bougainvillea care.

If you're wondering when to plant sunflower seeds, March might be the time. Growing sunflowers from seed isn't difficult at all, but it's important to find the right time for your zone. For colder regions, waiting until May is often preferable, but warmer climates can plant as early as March, as long as the last frost has occurred.

Succulents can survive a decent amount of neglect, so it's easy to forget about them in the winter. Now that the weather is warmer and the sun is sticking around longer, why not head outside and give your succulents some much-needed attention? Succulent care is easy, it doesn't take long and it can give your succulents a serious boost.

Hyacinths appear in March, breaking ground while frost is still in the forecast. Sometimes a hard freeze can nip the tips of leaves, turning them brown, but flower buds are typically untouched. Want to know more about how to care for hyacinths? We've got everything you need to know!

Gnats can be a serious problem, especially if you have houseplants. If you've tried everything to get rid of gnats, you may have even considered getting rid of your precious potted plants. Below, we've explained how to get rid of gnats in the house, so you can keep your beautiful plants without keeping the gnats.

This spring and summer, we want to spend more time grilling and swimming and less time tending to a high-maintenance landscape. If you can relate, now's the time to start planning a low-maintenance landscape. To help you get started, we've compiled our favorite low-maintenance landscape ideas below.

Sure, a chemical weed killer is very effective, but who wants to douse their yard with chemicals when you can use a natural weed killer instead? Vinegar weed killer is surprisingly effective without the potential danger associated with chemical weed killer. Click below to learn how to make natural weed killer yourself.

If your backyard design has always been an afterthought, it's time that changed. With the upcoming warmer months, everyone's planning to spend as much time in the backyard as possible, so March is the perfect time to improve your backyard's look and functionality. To inspire you, we've listed our top 25 backyard landscaping ideas.

Don't forget your front yard! Giving your front yard a makeover has the obvious benefit of improving your home's curb appeal. It's a win-win! Below, we've listed our favorite front yard landscaping ideas. From front yard gardens to landscaping ideas from the front of a house, we've got beautiful front yard images to get you inspired.

Are your exterior paint colors doing your home justice? Painting your home's exterior the wrong color or the wrong combination of colors can drag down its curb appeal faster than almost any other design feature. Below, we've listed 20 inviting house paint colors to transform your home's exterior.

Warmer weather means patio season is upon us! Is your patio ready? If not, check out our favorite patio design ideas, from adding privacy to increasing the ambiance with moody lighting and everything in between.

To us, warm weather equals grilling weather. If you are a true master, give yourself (and all your family and friends) the gift of a DIY outdoor kitchen. From outdoor kitchen bar inspo to outdoor grilling station ideas, we've got tons of outdoor kitchen ideas below.

Don't let another year pass without remembering to plant your bulbs! If you want summer and fall blooms, March is the time to get those flower bulbs in the ground. Unsure where to start? We've got you covered with the bulbs you should plant in spring, below.

Say goodbye to your Christmas porch decor (or forgotten fall decor — we're not judging!) and hello to something springier! Swap those evergreens for some colorful blooms and set your sights on springtime with our front porch ideas, below.

You've cleaned out the drawers, cleaned the floors, organized the closets and knocked out every other spring-cleaning task you can think of. Now what? Now that the house is clean and organized, it's the perfect time to pick a new paint shade.

If you're tempted to try out your green thumb, don't feel intimidated by the sprawling gardens you see. It's okay to start small with one or two containers, then work your way up to a larger garden eventually. In many ways, container gardening is easier than traditional gardening. Here are our favorite container gardening ideas to get you started.

From storing sporting goods to garden and hobby supplies to tools and lake essentials like coolers and picnic baskets, most garages are prone to becoming unorganized messes. To help you combat this seemingly inevitable fate, we've put together our top 15 garage storage and organization ideas.

Recently, raised garden beds have been all the rage. You're probably wondering if it's actually worth the time and money spent building raised beds, or is it all just hype? Well, what if we told you that you can build cheap raised beds in no time with our easy-to-follow tutorial? Get started today!