Making the decision to update your home can be a timely and costly project. However, the equity you gain in your home and the enhanced efficiency and appearance of it can be well worth the effort. Whether you hire a company to do the work or you choose to do it yourself, the following tips can give you guidance on all the do’s and don’ts of every type of home improvement project imaginable.

Venetian blinds can be vacuumed but at some point, they need to be washed. One way to wash them is to put them in the bathtub and use a brush and solvent to clean off the accumulation of dust. An easier way, may be to wash them while still hanging. Put a plastic drop cloth underneath to keep water off the floor.

Adding or replacing the weather stripping around windows and doors is a great way to improve the energy efficiency of your home. This fix costs next to nothing, and it makes your home much more comfortable. Not to mention, it saves you money. You will notice, too, that you can cut down on the drafts that you feel on those chilly nights.

Home Exterior

Add some curb appeal by adding a couple coats of some high-gloss paint to the shutters and front door of your home. A home with a light exterior siding color is complemented well with a darker color paint. Consider adding a lighter paint to shutters or doors when you have a dark exterior color to your home.

Before deciding on how to improve your home, review these tips, and choose the best options for your home, your budget, your family and your situation. Save time, save money and save effort by knowing ahead of time what to avoid and what to strive for when updating your home.