Home Improvement

Not all improvements to your home have to cost you a lot of money. In many instances they save you money in the long run by just getting you to look at things differently. As you read the tips below, think about how you can use them to make your home better without the need to break the bank.

1. Choose water conserving bathroom fixtures. It is possible to lessen your water bill very easily with the use of the proper fixtures like shower heads with a water restricting feature and dual flush or low flow toilets. These will also help to save on your energy bill as you will not only use less water, but less hot water, which is costly to heat.

2. Install a rainwater collection system. That may sound complex, but it involves nothing more than collecting runoff from your downspouts into rain barrels. This water can then be used for watering your garden and your lawn. It’s a terrific way to save water over the years, which is eco-friendly and easy on your budget.

3. Put in plumbing prior to wiring. Plumbing work (and heating/duct work, for that matter) should always be accomplished prior to putting in low voltage wiring. This not only keeps the wires out of the way when working on pipes, but it also avoids accidental electrocution and fires due to damaged wires from issues like soldering torch heat that can melt wire insulation.

4. Make use of baking soda and vinegar on slow running drains. Save money and the environment to clear up drains that aren’t running as readily as they once were. Add about ½ cup of dry vinegar to the drain and then pour ½ cup of baking soda. Let it work for a while and then rinse it through with hot water. For harder clogs, use twice as much and heat the vinegar in the microwave. This is a highly effective, low-cost green solution.

5. Seal yourself in. Make sure to cut off all of the drafts in your house that will make you lose your heat and cool. Use caulking around windows, switches, and outlets. Then add foam insulation gaskets that can be very quickly and easily installed behind each of the outlet and switch plates. These cost less than a dollar but create a significant difference.

6. Remember the view when hanging mirrors. Though wall mirrors is usually a wonderful decorating element plus they can open up space, don’t forget that they do actually reflect what is opposite them. Don’t hang a mirror that will reflect an area of clutter or down the hall into a bathroom. You’d be better off hanging a regular painting there instead. Mirrors are most interesting when reflecting a focal aspect in the room or a window.

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