Thursday, 8 April 2021

Get These Home Improvements Done Before Summer*


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When summer is approaching, you want your home to be ready. Whether you're planning on spending a lot of time at home, and maybe enjoying a staycation, or you want to go traveling, your home needs to be prepared for the summer months. There are some great home improvements that are ideal for completing before summer arrives if you're looking for a project or you just want to make sure your home is offering you more during the summer. Before it starts to get too warm, when you might feel less enthusiastic about doing any home improvement projects, consider making these changes.


Improve Your Home Security

Are you thinking about going away during the summer? If you want to take a trip somewhere, you need to consider what happens to your home when you're away. Some people might get a house sitter to care for their home for them, while others might plan to leave their home empty. If you're taking the latter option, it could be a good idea to improve your home security. One thing you could consider is putting in a smart security system. When you install security cameras, you could get a notification on your phone to let you know if they pick up anything unusual or unexpected.


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Fix Your Air Conditioning

You don't want to be suffering from the heat during the summer. An efficient air conditioning system is vital, so make sure yours is working before the temperature rises. If you don't want to wait to get your air conditioning unit looked at, call a 24 hour AC service to get it taken care of right away. It's a good idea to have your air conditioning serviced before summer to prevent any problems from occurring. It's better to be prepared than to have your AC break down in the middle of summer when you need it the most.


Carry Out Energy-efficient Changes

You can use a lot of energy during the summer, even if you perhaps don't use as much as you might in the winter. You might have your AC running, use sprinklers in your backyard, or even have an extra freezer running for all your ice cream. Before summer arrives, consider some energy-efficient upgrades to your home. A smart thermostat can give you more control over the temperature of your home, keeping it at a comfortable level without using up too much energy.


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Make Backyard Improvements

During the summer, your backyard can become your sanctuary. It's a place to hang out, whether you sit out in the heat of the day or you enjoy the cooler morning or evening hours. As well as tidying up your yard so it looks good for summer, you might want to add some features to make it an even more enjoyable place. Some outdoor seating, lighting, a new grill, a fire pit for evenings, and other improvements could all enhance your yard.


Get these home improvements completed before summer arrives, and you won't mind staying at home.



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Saturday, 3 April 2021

10 Things To Do In 5 Minutes | Part 2


Ever have trouble getting some of your to-do list sorted quickly? Here are a few things that you can quickly do during the day, or if you feel the need to be productive. Pick one of the below, and spend 5 minutes for each of these items, and you'll have a few things checked off for the day!

  1. Empty your inbox. Reply to emails, delete junk mail, send of replies
  2. Clean up any rubbish off your desk, shelves, counter tops, floors, and throw it out
  3. Reply to 10 people on any social media accounts you use
  4. Throw out any expired food in your pantry or refrigerator
  5. Throw out any expired, damaged or empty makeup items
  6. Write a shopping list for your next shop
  7. Swap out your seasonal clothes. Store the old season somewhere safe
  8. Paint your nails, do a face mask, or any pamper you wish
  9. Remove items from wish lists that you now own/no longer want
  10. Put on a good song, and do a quick hoover around the house
What other things would you add to this list, and what things will you give a try? Let me know! Hope you have a great day and keep safe :)

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