Saturday, December 15, 2012

How to add value to your home and lifestyle

By Andrew Warren


Your emotional state is often influenced by the surroundings that you are in on a daily basis. This is why the saying "your home is your haven" exists. If you think about it, you spend a lot of your time there. If you don't work outside the home, you spend even more time in the house. There is a direct correlation between how you feel each day and whether or not you like your home. If you make your house into a place where you can escape from your daily stresses, your mental well-being will be improved. The advice in the following article will show you how to easily turn your home into an oasis that you will never want to leave.

Your home is where you spend the majority of your life, and it should be comfortable so that you can enjoy the time that you spend there. While perfection is a pretty lofty goal, you should correct basic flaws and nagging problems in your home that bother you from day to day. Some people don't consider comfort to be an important feature of a home, but it's extremely important for a happy life. It's definitely important to consider comfort in designing your home. One example is replacing furniture that is uncomfortable or damaged. Replace items that you are not happy with and purchase ones that are more acceptable. If you have to struggle to put things on a top shelf, lower it -- or at least get a step stool! Purchasing a round coffee table will prevent you from having the bruised shins and knees that are caused by square tables. Even small fixes like these will ensure that you breeze through your home in a better mood.

Flooring is one aspect of a home that tends to suffer from wear and tear. Quite an effective method of maintaining the condition of your carpet is through investing in a home carpet steam cleaner. These do not need to cost you an arm and a leg and you can pick up a high quality carpet steam cleaner for just a couple hundred dollars online.

Consider setting aside some space for greenery. Turn your yard into your personal oasis by planting some flowers or putting up an archway. Hire a gardener or landscaper if you want to completely re-vamp your outdoor areas. You will have a comfy place to relax with a good book or chill with family and friends. Plus, the air will be healthier to breathe. As gardens are to individual taste, consider which one may be the most appealing to you. Options include growing a patch of colorful flowers, or some herbs if you are a constant cook, or even a vegetable garden to provide some relief from those expensive grocery bills.

Improve the outside of your home. A new roof, windows or coat of paint will all improve your home's curb appeal. Since the exterior of the home is what people see the most, any improvements you make are commendable.

Take a look at your lighting. Changing dull lighting can brighten up your home and make it a better place to live. A simple and fast fix is replacing old light bulbs. If you have old or outdated lighting fixtures, consider replacing them. Something as simple as a new lamp or chandelier can change the whole look of your spaces.




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