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Four Home Projects to Turn Chores to Checks on Your To-Do
List
Special to The Truth
Home improvement doesn’t
have to be a hassle, and you don’t necessarily need an
abundance of time or an expensive tool set for quick fixes.
Yet, 52 percent of homeowners between the ages of 25 and 45
have unfinished tasks they need completed, and more than
three-quarters of them say they don’t have enough time or
money to finish their projects, according to a 2014 survey
by Black+Decker.
Here are four projects you
can check off your to-do list quickly and cost-effectively,
leaving you more time to enjoy the weekend.
Fill Wall Cracks
Over time, small cracks in
walls will grow bigger and more noticeable. Fix them
yourself with a simple formula. Mix together one-eighth cup
of baking soda and two to three drops of Krazy Glue to
create a paste and fill in the crack. After a few seconds,
the paste will become a hard plastic that you can sand down
easily. With a touch-up of paint, the wall will look brand
new. For quick touch-ups in the future, keep a spare baby
jar of extra paint on hand.
Create Clean Air
Air conditioning units
require maintenance. Use a shop-vac or long vacuum add-on to
remove dust and debris that have built up in the unit during
the off-season. Replace the filter to ensure clean air comes
into your home. You can even add a few drops of essential
oil to the filter to keep your house smelling fresh between
cleanings.
Tend to Trim
To easily repair chipped
crown molding or peeling baseboards, use a long-lasting
formula, such as Krazy Glue’s new Maximum Bond Industrial
Speed & Strength formula, which works quickly on wood,
bonding in less than 30 seconds. Apply a few drops to broken
or peeling pieces and hold them against the baseboard or
molding.
Beyond aesthetic fixes,
you can use glue for functional repairs that can save you
money, such as mending ripped rubber weather stripping. A
few drops of glue can improve energy efficiency in your home
by keeping cool air in and summer warmth out.
Deep Clean Decks
Your yard may have taken a
beating over the last several months. Deck maintenance
usually costs less than $100 a year, but replacing a deck
completely could take up to $10,000 from your pockets.
Maintain a tidy backyard deck by removing all leaves and
twigs between the floorboards and scrubbing down the surface
with a deck cleaning solution. For a cost-effective, DIY
mixture, simply mix bleach and water. Freshen up the surface
with a wood stain or sealant to prevent it from rotting.
Your deck is the perfect
place for entertaining and summer cookouts, so it’s
important to keep it looking its best
From small indoor fixes to
large outdoor tasks, you don’t need to a lot of time, skills
or money for many home improvement projects that can help
you maintain an enjoyable living space.
Courtesy StatePoint
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