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40 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>June</strong> <strong>21</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
HOME PROFESSIONALS<br />
Odd jobs for a<br />
rainy day<br />
Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean that you<br />
can’t tackle your “to do” list. There are plenty<br />
of inside jobs to maintain your home and keep<br />
you busy.<br />
Here are just some of those chores …<br />
A small but important job is to check your<br />
smoke alarms to see whether they are working<br />
and make sure the detectors are clean and free<br />
from obstruction.<br />
With a quarter of heat being lost through<br />
draughts in your home, take the time to fix any<br />
gaps that might be letting the cold air in and<br />
install draft stoppers on your doors.<br />
Make an inventory of any other jobs that<br />
might need fixing and what you’ll need to<br />
make that happen. These could include<br />
unclogging drains, fixing leaky taps or cracks<br />
in plaster, or regrouting.<br />
Think about whether you could change<br />
your lighting to be more energy efficient even<br />
if it’s just purchasing new LED bulbs. LED<br />
light bulbs use up to 85% less electricity than<br />
traditional incandescent or halogen bulbs and<br />
can last 15 times longer. They can cost more<br />
upfront – but the long-term savings of between<br />
$100 and $300 per bulb makes them worth it.<br />
One of the advantages of these bulbs is that<br />
they provide not only good quality lighting but<br />
also create instant brightness on a cold dark<br />
day.<br />
A simple job that can make a huge difference<br />
is installing some new shelving whether it’s<br />
in the kitchen, a glass shelf in the bathroom,<br />
display cubes in the living area or bedroom.<br />
Shelves not only help with storage but can also<br />
create a visual impact on an empty wall.<br />
Do you have a hallway or entrance to your<br />
home that could be made more welcoming?<br />
The addition of a coat rack or hooks, storage<br />
area or a table and chairs can all make a<br />
difference, depending on space restrictions.<br />
Add a colourful door mat inside to set the tone<br />
for your home’s décor.<br />
Repainting the inside of your front door can<br />
have a massive impact – try a bright colour to<br />
add personality to co-ordinate with your new<br />
door mat.<br />
So, use that next wintry day to get some<br />
of those jobs done. Just make sure you have<br />
everything you need so you don’t need to go<br />
out in the rain!<br />
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