However, one rather prissy woman I know was mortified as she looked in it and scooted away as quickly as possible. I eventually sold it to a guy who said it would be a fantastic setup for a house of ill repute. Go figure Two things I wish I had done. Things that we did do and love are tons of recessed lights on dimmers, integrated sound system with hidden components, and tankless hotwater heater directly over my shower!
And closet and laundry room lights on jamb switches- they are like magic! You will pay a small up charge for labor but will love them! I am having a very hard time trying to think of something. He is so responsible and tackles whatever needs doing. I never have to ask him to do anything. He makes me look bad. Possibly, I would like him to cook because I don't like to.
We seldom eat out for two reasons Mainly because I don't suggest it. I have more time to cook. And, his work schedule is not conducive to a reasonable solution. But, he can cook too. I just wish he would relax more. Always doing something and works out too much. I hate working out LOL.
My most serious changeable problem is in the process of being changed! I'm swapping the locations of my kitchen and study. The study is where I spend most of my waking indoor time, but the room where it was faces the street noisy and ventilation is blocked by a neighbor's house in summer, so it's significantly hotter than the rest of the house.
The old kitchen location is cool and breezy, yet I spend very little time there. I'd have removed it entirely to create an open layout, but that would have left inadequate wall space in the living room. Like 1 Save. I LOVE our house! We bought it about a year ago and it is our first piece of real estate. I love the land it's on too. So there are a lot of things that are fine the way they are.
However, there are a number of things I could name here. I'd change the fact that it's a manufactured or "mobile" home although it's never going to go anywhere ever again -- very large and well-built, over square feet, with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths and the hugest kitchen I've ever had.
I'd love a basement and real foundation -- and a garage which we're planning to build this summer so that one will be taken care of! I notice that Houzz never seems to talk about manufactured homes. I would love to see some discussion about renovating and decorating a mobile home. An immediate change was done last summer -- we had a metal roof installed right over the existing roof with extended soffits and extra insulation.
But actually, if I were to pick just one thing that was small and doable right now, I'd pull out the huge ugly stove hood that doesn't work and that hangs down over my island stove in the middle of the kitchen and get a new stove while I'm at it, okay, I can't just say one thing! I would open it all up with glass. I have a great house built in that we restored. I love what we did and could control but I would love a second bathroom. The only one we have is downstairs in what was the pantry.
I would also like to get the washer and dryer out of our dungeon of a cellar. And last of all get off of our main, busy road. The back yard is great though. Curt D'Onofrio 7 years ago. We would love to have more natural light flood the whole house. It's a work in progress. Sun in the yard. We're in Seattle. I guess I'd have to move. Like 3 Save. Eastvold Furniture 7 years ago. We would add this:. I'd love to add a bathroom to the attic bedroom, making it a master bedroom suite.
I don't think I'll ever do it, though. It's an expensive improvement so I'll probably leave it for a future owner. I wish these types of improvements were as simple and affordable as they appear on TV home improvement shows.
Maureen Hinman 7 years ago. The tiny bathroom with poorly done thick texture on the walls, a cute but non-functional vanity, and no storage. Even though our house is around sq feet, we are considering adding a pop-out to extend the bathroom and add laundry access in the upstairs. Seems silly to make the big house bigger but the bathroom is barely functional for a family. By doing this we opened a doorway from the closet in the adjoining room. Now the third bedroom has a walkthrough closet going to the second ensuite of the house.
A good additional plus when selling the house and more convenience for the occupant of that bedroom. I am happy!!! Our tiny utility room is all but useless now that kids have arrived!
There seems to be no end to the amount of clothes to be washed ironed etc. We'd love a much bigger laundry room and also a walk in wardrobe. Dream would be to get in a designer to help modernize our house with practical ideas! Like 4 Save. Kathy 7 years ago. I love using nautical pulls for household cabinets. Update Your House Numbers : Most of us are used to living in a space where our home numbers are probably pre-existing, whether they're on the front of our apartment door or a standalone home.
But changing out your home or apartment numbers is a quick way to set the tone for your home's style. Modern options like this home in the photo or DIY options like this are always great, but it's also a nice place to get creative and work in things like plants or antique hardware.
Change Your Lighting : Swapping out your lighting whether it's an overhead pendant or painting a table lamp makes a huge change in any room, both in terms of style and overall lighting. Choosing soft white bulbs and adding a dimmer can make a big difference, too. This is one of my favorite DIY shade makeovers if you want to try something quick and glue-gun based. Line your drawers and bookcases with wallpaper : Wallpaper isn't just for walls - and it is much less of a risk when you only use it on a small piece of furniture instead of a full room.
Lining the back of your bookshelves, your dresser drawers or the inside of a small cabinet is a great way to give your space a totally new look. If you don't want to use wallpaper glue, you can try this DIY version.
As much as I adore a simple uncovered window, I love the way adding simple curtain panels or a Roman shade can completely dress-up a room and add warmth. These are some of my favorite DIY projects for inexpensive and quick window coverings. A fresh curtain can spruce up your bathroom, too. There's a lot to be said for labeling your envelopes better. When my nephew and I had a hauling business sometimes we would clean out and haul away entire living spaces.
Before taking the loads to the dump we would go through the many totes and boxes and there would ALWAYS be a handful of change at the bottom, almost as if it was a ritual to throw some in there before closing the lids! Two good places to look away from home are parking lots and the beach. I agree with you Tisha, I regularly gather up change from all over the house because it does have a tendency to accumulate in weird places. I like that I can get the gift cards through coinstar right now without paying fees, but because my 6 year old is currently learning to count money I figured it would be good to have him help me roll it up and then we'll deposit it into his bank.
Our last house had central air, and so each room had those metal grate things on the floor. My toddler used to ALWAYS manage to find some change and it always ended up being put thru the grates of the kitchen floor.
It was like his bank. Great article! It is always great when you find spare change lying around your home.
And when you take it to your local grocery store which has a Coinstar machine, you can buy groceries with your change! Instead of giving out bills, the Coinstar machine will print out a receipt with the dollar amount value you have accumulated to use for groceries at that store! That's one free grocery trip. Thanks for the tips, I looked this page up after searching my house today. About Contact Advertise. Credit Cards Personal Finance.
Home » Personal Finance » Forget Saving By Tisha Tolar on 21 May 26 comments. Photo: Coinstar. Wise Bread Picks. Tagged: Personal Finance , cash , change , found money , saving money , spare coins. Related and Popular. Now What? How to Make Better Financial Decisions. Average: 1 1 vote. Guest 1. Whose going to go dig up their yard to find spare change?
LOL Not so much. Let your faucet flow. One of the fastest fixes starts in the kitchen and takes a plumber just a couple of hours: Replace that faucet! Tip: Those with high arcs make the basin feel roomier. Perform a disappearing act. Hide an awkward corner with a folding screen. Take on the junk drawer.
Dividers help! Splurge in the bathroom. Treat yourself to pretty guest-size soaps, so your soap dish always looks fresh. Call your electrician to add more outlets. Start with either side of your bed and wake up to a charged phone.
Shuffle your space. Remember how much fun you had rearranging your room as a teen? Do it again now, just for kicks. Buy beautiful editions of your favorite books. They'll always deserve a spot on your shelf. Aim to love everything in your house, even the trash bin. This porcelain version is embossed like woven rattan.
Do a clean sweep. Hire a cleaning service for a deep clean and feel instantly amazing. Out with the old! Thred UP will send you a prepaid bag for clothes and pay you for what sells; Gazelle does the same for tech. Don't forget your doorknobs. For the gal with everything: family-crest doorknobs. Smartify your locks. Create a smart lock for your door, so you never have to leave keys for the housekeeper.
Control it from your phone and assign access "keys" to anyone you please. Add dimmers to every lamp. Belkin has an app that lets you order the ambience from bed. Change up your wall coverings. Get the high-gloss lacquered look fast with vinyl wall coverings.
Repurpose closet space. If you have one to spare, turn it into something you'll use: a gift-wrapping space, a pantry, or even a home office perk: closing the door when the work is done. Find new homes for stuff during a reno. Donate luxury kitchen appliances, cabinetry, and bath fixtures to charity. Renovation Angel offers white-glove removal — plus you'll get a nice tax deduction.
Invest in area rugs to make "rooms" in open spaces. They're the quickest way to create cohesive areas for dining, lounging, etc. Slip it on. Nothing says presto, change-o! You should wallpaper!
If you're a commitment-phobe, a removable one packs the same punch, and you can switch it out as often as you like. Clip on, plug in. Ever a dorm-land staple, the clip-on lamp has grown up. Use it to shine a soft light on your bookcase. Switch it up in the shower. Change your shower-curtain liner for a PVC-free, antimicrobial one.
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