Home Management Tips

Pexels. CCO Licensed. Just how safe is your home? While modern homes often have to be built to strict safety standards, there are still many additional measures worth taking to protect our family and belongings. Below are a few overlooked home safety improvements that could be worth considering.  Install a carbon monoxide detector You likely have a smoke alarm. But do you have a carbon monoxide detector? Carbon monoxide is odorless and invisible – and also highly toxic. Many deaths occur each year as a result of carbon monoxide leaks in homes. A carbon monoxide detector is the best way to warn you if there is a leak. Such monitors are battery-operated and can be bought cheaply online.  Switch to electric heating/cooking A growing number…

Owning a home is a great privilege and many households find that they save money in the long run by paying a mortgage rather than rent. Even better, you’re left with a significant physical asset that can be handed down to your children or act as a financial safety net. But owning a home also comes with a lot of responsibilities, which is less fun to deal with. If you rent, a landlord is on the hook for all of the home maintenance tasks. But if you’re the homeowner, it’s on you to keep everything in good repair.  Image Credit. Safety First The most important reason to keep up with your home maintenance is to make sure that your house is a safe place to…

Home maintenance can sometimes seem like a never-ending to-do list, especially when your mental capacity is already full. As a neurodivergent parent, balancing daily life with taking care of your home can become a challenge. But you don’t have to handle everything at once, and you don’t have to go through it all by yourself. With a routine, taking care of your home can become less intimidating without adding more unnecessary tension onto your plate. Source: https://www.pexels.com/photo/folded-garments-held-by-a-person-8581029/  Start Small and Build Up Big projects can sometimes make you feel like a mountain is about to descend and bury you under its weight. Instead of getting overwhelmed with everything that needs to be done, divide it into bits and pieces. That crowded entrance, for instance you…

Pexels You may look around one day and realize that your home could use some attention inside and out. Instead of dealing with the hassle and expense of moving, consider investing time, money, and energy into improving your property.  It’s an especially good idea if you enjoy your location and neighborhood and have the motivation required to make your home a better place to live. There are some projects you can tackle yourself and others that you may want to hire external help to complete. Before diving in, review some advice that will help you create your dream home. Clean & Declutter Regularly Your home will be a more enjoyable place to live when you keep it clean and clutter-free. It’s a chance to remove…

Remodeling your home can be an exciting prospect, but for many, that excitement starts to wane as they realize just how much work is required. It’s often the case that a simple job can turn into a larger, much more complicated one, so it’s critical to organize yourself properly to avoid any surprises.  In this article, you’ll learn three aspects that go into navigating the early stages of your home remodeling project.  Image Credit: Pexels Planning Out Your Ultimate Vision All great projects start with a solid plan, and when it comes to home remodeling, this sentiment is particularly important.  Start to discuss how you want your new space to look with your partner or whoever you’ll be undertaking the project with. Discuss aspects like…

It has long been said that home is where the heart is. But that goes out the window when your space has become the site of disorder and disorganization instead of providing sanctuary. From cluttered countertops to an overgrown yard, your living spaces can have a profound effect on both mental health and family relationships. But these environments don’t need to be sources of worry for you. With just a few small adjustments inside and outside your home, you can create an environment that forms peace, relaxation, and relieves stress for everyone living there. Photo by Tina Dawson on Unsplash The Inside Scoop: Bringing Calm to Your Indoor Space Declutter Like You Mean It Clutter can be an invisible source of stress, with studies proving…