Every year, that day comes in March where the sky looks just a little different and the birds are chirping just a little louder. You look around your house and suddenly get the urge to change…everything.

Spring fever has hit you hard, and you need to know to make your home mirror that bright and beautiful world outside. Here’s how.

1. let in the air and light

Winter is cozy, but spring is fresh. And after months of huddling by the fire and wearing fuzzy stuff, we are all feeling ready to breathe some fresh air and enjoy the sunlight.

Everyone enjoys sparkling clean windows and window screens. This is one of the most annoying household chores, but one of the most important when you’re ready to make your house feel like spring.

If you hate doing windows and can’t afford to hire someone to do it for you, try just cleaning one window per day. (This is a great strategy for deep cleaning in general.) You’ll get there!

Make sure you have screens in all your windows so you can open them on that first warm  day.

2. add white and cream

White and cream are bright, cheerful, and go with everything. Any time you can add a touch of them, that room will feel lighter and happier. And you can work them in just about anywhere.

3. get something growing

It honestly doesn’t matter what. But spring means growing above all else, and your home should reflect that. But when you’re ready for spring and it’s too cold to plant outside, what to do?

4. spring fragrances

A new season means new fragrances. And springtime fragrances are some of the best. Whether you like candles, room sprays, or wax melts, switch up your fragrances for the season to help you welcome spring.

Don’t forget to get springy fragrances for your dish soap and cleaning spray, too!

5. floral touches

Fresh flowers do something special for every house. And if you can grow your cutting flowers or simply cut some blooming branches, your home will look like spring instantly.

6. find seasonal recipes

Every season has its own recipes, and of course, spring is no different. Make sure you spend a little time before spring gets here researching things you’d like to try.

7. hang up a clothesline

One of the best tips for improving your mood is to start line-drying your laundry. Does this sound nuts? Well, it works!

8. purge the pantry

Cleaning out the pantry is one of those home tasks that isn’t fun but is always rewarding.

9. spruce up your mudroom and coat closet

This is one of the best parts of saying goodbye to winter! That messy jumble of coats, mittens, and snow boots can get packed away. Give your mudroom a good scrubbing, and clear out the coat closet.

10. style your shelves

There’s no need to go crazy here and make your house look fake and weird. But overstuffed bookshelves that feel cozy and slightly cluttered in winter will drive you crazy in spring.