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Habits Homeowners Need To Break

16 May, 2018 By editor

Bad habits are so easy to fall into but in the end, we know they only make us miserable. Here are some bad habits to break now for a happier you (and a fuller bank account):

Taking Long, Steamy Showers: Spending 20 minutes in the steam may be good for your pores, but it’s also great for mould and
mildew. Run the fan while you’re in the shower, squeegee the walls afterward and scrub that grout every few months.

Keeping Out Of The Sun: Shutting your shades on winter days might seem smart. More insulation from the chilly weather, right?
Your energy bill disagrees. A sunny window can warm your home and lower your heating costs.

Compulsively Buying Bargains: Finding a deal feels so good, but cheaper isn’t always better. In fact, budget buys might cost you
more in the long run. For instance, dollar paintbrushes will leave annoying streaks, requiring a costly re-do.

Running A Half-Full Dishwasher: Your dishwasher wastes water unless it’s completely full. Dishwashers do save more water than
washing by hand but most machines use the same amount of water regardless of how many plates you’ve put inside, making a half empty cycle significantly less efficient.

Going On A Remodelling Rampage: Don’t break out the sledgehammer for a demo three weeks after moving in unless your home
needs serious, obvious work. Give yourself time to understand the home’s quirks before renovating.

Packratting: You know clutter is bad, but you just can’t help it. You had to put that unused exercise bike in the spare room instead of by the road as a freebie because what if? Plus, there’s so much in there already, and decluttering seems like such an insurmountable goal. If the task seems impossible, clean out a drawer or reorganise your counter, and then you feel the satisfaction of having done it. It
becomes easier to do the next small thing.

Just remember that breaking habits takes time. It’s important to be kind to ourselves when we fail. When we create new habits, we’re
building new wiring, but it’s not like the old wiring disappears. Don’t turn goof-ups into give-ups.

Source: Houselogic website.

Filed Under: Features, My House My Home

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