The lazy days of summer officially kick off
Memorial Day weekend.
Giving your home a little extra love this month
can save you time and money.
#1 Chill With a New Fridge
Is yours leaking water, cooling less efficiently,
or just too limited on storage space? May is the best month to buy a new
refrigerator.
New models hit the sales floor in the summer, and
stores need to clear out the old ones to make room. Need a stove instead? Best
to wait until fall for other kitchen appliances. That’s when they go on sale.
#2 Punch Up Exterior Paint
Winter’s freezing temps and wet weather can be
tough on your home’s exterior, making it look a little drab come May. But
that’s more of an opportunity than a problem. Because the weather in May (in
most regions) offers the optimum temperature range for painting your home’s
exterior (50-80 degrees Fahrenheit).
While you’re repainting, also repair damage to
trim and siding. You’ll not only have a satisfying sense of accomplishment,
you’ll boost your curb appeal.
The older your mattress is, the more dust and
mites you’ve got hiding in there. Eeewww. Ditch that yucky mattress for a new
one in May when the industry clears the decks (or box springs? ha!) to make
room for new merchandise.
You can find high-quality ones at deep discounts, saving hundreds of dollars.
#4 Deal With Overflowing Closets
Experts estimate we wear only 20% of our wardrobe.
So why let that useless 80% take up so much storage space in your home?
Right-size your wardrobe now for tidier closets
and faster dressing. Put the sentimental clothes you can’t bear to part with
(your college sweatshirt that doesn’t fit anymore) and clothes you rarely use
but still need (a suit, formalwear) in storage bins. Under-the-bed bins work.
Look for deals on storage items at Memorial Day
sales.
Re-posted from an article published by Houselogic by KELLEY WALTERS
Re-posted from an article published by Houselogic by KELLEY WALTERS
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