Are You Making These Homeowner Mistakes?

Avoiding these 10 mistakes will save you money and keep your home safe.

Did you know that you may be making some mistakes when caring for your home? Today I’m sharing the top 10 errors we see homeowners make. Avoiding these blunders will save you money and keep your house safe and clean.

1. Using traditional light bulbs. I know the new kind is more expensive, but they’ll save you money over time.

2. Letting a faucet leak. Replace or repair leaking faucets.

3. Using the wrong air filter size. Make sure the size fits your unit and that it’s kept clean.

4. Forgetting the thermostat. Customize your thermostat and temperature to save money when you don’t need as much AC or heating.

5. Unadjusted vents. Have you adjusted your heating and air vents lately? That’s right, even something this simple can save you money.


If some of your roof’s shingles are curling up, that’s a sign of a problem.


6. Overwatering the lawn. Overwatering is a waste of money and not healthy for the grass.

7. Not checking the water heater’s temperature. Is the temperature too high? Especially in the summer when you won’t be needing such hot water, turn down the temperature.

8. Letting leaky windows or doors slide. Caulking doors and windows saves you money.

9. Hiring a handyman when it’s not needed. Watching YouTube videos about how to do a project is a wonderful idea. See if you can fix it yourself before calling a professional. (However, don’t take on potentially dangerous tasks by yourself.)

10. Neglecting your roof. If some of your shingles are curling up, that’s a sign of a problem. This will cost you majorly when the roof starts leaking.

If you have further questions about this list or real estate in general, send us an email or give us a call. We would love to help you.
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How Can You Improve Your Home Inexpensively?

Who said upgrades to your property had to be costly?

What are some awesome and relatively easy ways to improve your home for less than $50?
  • Paint your front door. A beautiful front door makes guests feel welcome.
  • Improve your garage door. Carriage-style doors are popular right now; did you know you can get magnetic hinges at Lowe’s that look just like handles and stick them on your door to rock that style?
  • Create an accent wall with some sort of shiplap or trim.
  • Peel-and-stick wallpaper is a quick and easy way to give a wall new life.
  • Raise the curtains. Moving them six inches to a foot above your windows will make the room look bigger.
  • Update your kitchen hardware.
  • Add some bling to your closest doors. Perhaps a storage mirror is the touch you need!
  • Whitewash your brick fireplace for a slick, modern look that’s still cozy.
  • Frame your bathroom mirror with molding.
  • Update your mailbox.

I hope these tips got the gears turning; impactful home projects don’t have to be costly! If you’d like this list of simple yet effective home improvements under $50 or want to chat about more fun ways to spruce up your home, reach out to via phone or email. I always look forward to hearing from you.
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Location: Chattanooga, TN, USA
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