Home maintenance and home improvement are part of the same solution. You’re improving your home with upgrades and renovations, and you’re accepting that you’re making an investment to get your home looking the way you want. From roof replacement to cabinet designs, to home decor or adding garage floor paint to give a whole new look, the household projects you do on the weekend could make your home a better place to live. Here are some tips to get started.
Having your living room set up the same way for years can become a boring and uninviting welcome for guests and normal residents alike. Your eyes get adjusted to the same colors, patterns, and shapes, and without a change, your mind tends to shrink as the world around you appears duller. Simply alter the layout of your home by moving around furniture and switching up the color palette from time to time. These minor changes will prove helpful for your short weekend.
Take the time to choose perennials, flowers, or vegetables to plant for your front patio. At the very least, you’ll have an attractive sight to present to neighbors driving by, plus a private venture that can boost your confidence. Be sure your plants get the right amount of water and fertilizer and remember that plants that are maintained regularly will shrivel and die sooner than you’d expect. So, be sure to take care of your plants as soon as you get them.
The average homeowner spends about 70 hours a year working on their lawn. That includes trimming, cutting, lawn mowing, and in many cases, landscaping. If you’re a homeowner hoping to improve the way your home looks and feels, you can’t go wrong with effective horticulture design practices. That means you can redesign the shape and appearance of grass and greenery throughout your home. Not a bad deal for home renovation when you’re hoping to make a real difference.
You don’t want to hesitate in dealing with water problems. A plumber can help resolve common conflicts and more severe disasters alike, but it’s up to you as a homeowner to look after your water. Double-check to make sure there are no leaks or water damage and that water drains properly. Remember, according to the Department of Energy, heating your household’s water accounts for about 18% of your total energy use. That means you don’t want to worry too much about fixing water-related issues. Although an energy-efficient water heater may cost more upfront, it will save you a lot of money in the long run.
One gallon of paint can cover between 25 and 44 square yards, depending on the color and type of the paint. Paint your home any color you like, but be sure to stick to a palette that’s easy on the eyes and helps you feel energized at the same time. As a homeowner, one of the worst ways you can feel is miserable and dreary inside your own home. So, while switching from dark green and blue to white and yellow might be drastic, at least you can benefit from the sudden shift in your environment’s appearance.
While you’re repainting, take the time to move televisions from TV stands or other types of furniture and instead, mount the devices on the wall. You can really open up a room by putting a television up high. For one, viewers have to fully commit to watching the television when they’re sitting, which can make for a more family-like viewing. At the same time, consider placing speakers and other small devices in higher locations. They’ll serve not only as devices but provide a sophisticated edge to your home decor.
Now you have what you need for this weekend’s project. These projects shouldn’t take you long to complete, nor should they consume a lot of energy. If you want to make your home a better place to live, consider the benefit of moving things around and adding some color to a dull environment. Home maintenance can be as straightforward as you want it to be when all you have is the weekend.