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# Simple Advice For Being Your Own Handyman (or Handywoman)

by Steve Ormand | Nov 13, 2015 | Consumer Education 101 | 0 comments

The term “feng shui” refers to the process of arranging your furniture to achieve the most energy in your room. Some people believe that having a clear doorway can help bring fortune to your home. Read on to learn more about improving your home using the ancient Chinese art of feng shui.

When you are getting ready to do a big project, hire someone to help you plan it out. Unless you or a family member has professional design training, any plans you create are likely to be all form and no function. Someone who professionally designs will do it the right way and you will avoid any disaster.

When it comes to managing your home during the summer, use all of the fans that you can. Ceiling fans are particularly helpful to circulate air. They keep your home much cooler. It also lowers the need for your air conditioner, so you’ll save some money too!

## Weather Stripping

Weather stripping can greatly increase your windows’ efficiency. Weather stripping allows your cooling and heating unit to operate more efficiently by locking in cool and hot air. You can also reduce the drafts you feel inside your home on windy, cold nights.

If you have no counter space, install a microwave over the range. These microwaves stand in place of the range hood and have additional features and a variety of prices. Due to the fact that most units use a recirculating filter, they are suited best for people who don’t need strong vents.

Remember your environment whenever you are making improvements to your home. For instance, if you live in Arizona and build a deck with no cover, it is not a sensible choice. Do what you like, but make sure to keep the climate of the area in mind.

If a designer is out of your price range, it is time to do your own research. Look for information and inspiration online and in books and magazines. You can take a page out of a magazine as a model for what you would like for your home’s look. Literature can also provide you with the information you need to get your project done.

Do you need some extra storage in your kitchen? If so, then make use of empty two-liter bottles. You can see what is inside them, and can store and protect dry goods like flour or sugar. You can keep them on a shelf, the freezer, or the fridge. Whenever you need them, simply twist off the cap and empty the contents.

## Sealant Strips

Sealant strips and draft excluders will help you keep air from running out the doors. You can slide draft excluders under the door and keep air from moving in or out. Sealant strips will also do the job in preventing air from seeping out of door frames. They are available at hardware and department stores.

Replacing an old roof can prove to be expensive for any homeowner. Get estimates from at least three roofing companies and be sure to check their references. Whether you want composite shingles, lightweight tile, metal, or wood shake on your roof, you’ll have a lot of choices. Your roofing company should be able to help you pick the right roof for your home.

When you are thinking about home improvements, have you considered the condition your porch is in recently? It is what is first seen by someone visiting your home. It will set the initial impression they have for your home. So, clear the clutter up and spruce things up with some potted plants and furniture. This will increase your home’s curb appeal.

As mentioned earlier, feng shui is the art of arranging your furniture in a fashion that promotes good fortune. Rearranging your furniture is a simple home improvement project that can make a big difference.

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