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5 Simple Home Improvements That Will Benefit Your Family

Tips for Improving Your Family Home

By Rayanne MorrissPublished 3 years ago 3 min read
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There's nothing more comforting than knowing that you and your family are living in a safe, healthy and energy efficient environment. While many updates are simple and quite doable, you may need a little help in determining which improvements to make. These five tips will allow you to take your home to the next level.

A Sense of Security

One of the simplest ways to employ added security is to make updates to your exterior door hardware. Replace the screws at each exterior door with ones that are three inches or more in length. Pay particular attention to the strike plate and the latch plate screws. Additionally, switch existing deadbolts to the extra long variety. Using longer screws and deadbolt throws will make it much more difficult for anyone to force your doors open.

Optimum Pest Control

Insects and rodents can definitely put a damper on things when they're allowed to roam freely in and around your home. Even if you haven't seen little intruders with your own eyes, it's a good idea to have your home inspected. Seek out reputable, qualified pest control companies in your area, and don't be afraid to ask for references. If you feel pressured to commit to a contract with an exterminator, always remember that it's much easier to decline upfront than it will be to cancel later. There are pest control companies who do not require a lengthy contract to perform services, so due diligence is a must.

Clean Water

Your family's health is always at the top of the list. One of simplest things to improve upon in your home in that regard is the purity of your drinking water. The CDC offers a helpful guide on their website and discusses the importance of clean drinking water for you and your family. From refrigerator filters to multi-stage systems, there are many options from which to choose these days. It is all about finding the right one for your home. Make sure you take the time to research what will be the best fit for you.

While installing a reverse osmosis system can be costly, upgrading the filter in your fridge isn't. The best place to buy fridge filters can seem confusing, but there are many reliable options if you do your research. If you've got a mini fridge or an older, full-sized refrigerator with no filter component, a water filter pitcher is also an excellent option.

An Energy Efficient Home

Are you looking to save money by finding ways to make your home more energy efficient? One solution is to call your power company and request an energy audit. Many providers offer this service free of charge. The audit findings will allow you to remedy specific places in your home where precious energy is being lost.

Making sure that all of the doors in your home have proper seals is a quick and simple fix. Weather stripping is both economical and effective when it comes to keeping out the elements. Door sweeps can wear out over time, so inspect and replace them if necessary.

Light it Up

If you still have incandescent bulbs in your lamps and fixtures, consider changing them to LED bulbs. The main thing to remember is you'll want to match the brightness of the replacement bulbs to the original ones so that you're not altering how bright or dim the fixture was before. The lifespan alone of LED bulbs makes this quick and easy update worth the effort. LED bulbs also have exceptional color ranges, and their lower temperatures render them safer to operate.

Conclusion

Now more than ever, home is the place where you spend the bulk of your time. It's also quite possibly your largest investment. Whether you implement all of these improvements now or in the near future, both your family and your dwelling will benefit for years to come.

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