There are many reasons why improving your home is a good idea. Projects range from small to big, beginner to expert and brief to long-lasting. Many larger projects can be effectively split into smaller, progressively complex stages. Continue reading to find some helpful tips.
Keep your air conditioning filter as clean as possible. A clogged up filter can really use a lot more energy to run. It can make it run longer than it needs to, as well. A monthly replacement of the filter is recommended.
Increase the energy efficiency of your home by installing weather stripping all around your home’s doors and windows. With the materials available at most hardware stores, this is a very easy and inexpensive change you can make to your home that will have a lasting impact on both your cooling and heating bills. You are certain to notice the decrease in drafts on cold evenings.
To save yourself some aggravation, poke holes in your paint can’s rim. The rim tends to fill up with paint, which will leak over the can and onto the floor when the lid is replaced. Using a nail you can add holes around the can’s perimeter of the channel and this will fix the issue.
Don’t get rid of bathroom doors due to them being dirty. Remove them, and sand them down to the bare wood. Pick up oil-based paint and apply with a roller. If you want things to feel fresh and new, try replacing your old doorknobs with something more fancy.
Use two-liter empty bottles as containers for kitchen storage. They are quite useful in that you can see through them and will hold up well when protecting sugar and flour or other dry goods. Two-liter bottles can be stored in the pantry, freezer and the refrigerator. When you need somethings, simply remove the cap to pour out the contents.
These are just a few of the ways you can start improving your home. Just use caution; you become addicted to making home repairs. Following this advice will give you an appetite for home improvement done right. Once you’ve done a few projects, you are going to want to pursue bigger challenges.