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While most people know that taking a shower instead of soaking in a tub helps to conserve water, not everyone knows that you can actually save more money on your water usage by replacing your original shower head with a specially designed low-flow shower head. This is a quick and easy improvement that can be done in one day and with only a minor cost.  
  
No matter what your budget, there are plenty of ways to get a better-looking home. Keep these tips in mind the next time you look around your house. You should easily be able to find a do-it-yourself project that will make your home feel like new again.  
  
If you have decided to stain your deck, then you should be aware that there are a lot of options in staining products. For example, you could select toners, solid stains, oil-based stains, and clear stains. Each surface has its pros and cons: do more research about the kind of surface you are interested in to make sure this is your best option.  
  
You can really spice things up with a uniquely made coffee table vs a pre-made standard one. An old trunk or chest look great in the center of a living room and provide storage, also. Place some accessories and books on the top and it will make your coffee table stand out. You could even add a small tablecloth and dainty tea cups to create a country look.  
  
Think about the colors you want to add to your home and decide what is a good fit for the impression you want to give off. Linens and cotton fabric add to a peaceful atmosphere. Put some potpourri atop the coffee table and have scented candles in order to create a tranquil heaven for yourself.  
  
Store your glue bottles upside down! Ever get annoyed when the tips of your glue bottled inevitably dry up between uses? Removing those plugs of glue is no fun. To prevent this just turn your tightly capped glue bottle upside down and sit it down inside another container to keep it propped up.  
  
While it may be difficult to improve your home, it doesn't mean you need a professional. Anyone can engage in these projects. Use the tips from this article to work on improving your home while engaging in a fun and constructive activity.  
  
Fix the leaky faucet in your house. The water wasted from leaks can add up to hundreds of gallons per year, leading to a higher water bill for you and an unnecessary waste of a natural resource. Fixing a leak can be as simple as replacing a washer, so there is no reason not to do this simple improvement for your home.  
  
Be careful to what degree you personalize your home improvement projects. What appeals to you now may not appeal to potential buyers down the road. The more specialized and substantial your project is, the smaller return on investment you can expect to receive when you sell your home in the future.  
  
While the term home-improvement is often associated with costly remodeling jobs, there are plenty of simple ways to increase the value of Decorate Your Home home. With a little home improvement knowledge, you can get a better-looking home with out spending much time or money. Take a look at these tips to get an idea of where to start.  
  
Adding extra insulation in your home can help save you money. An older Home Exterior may not have enough insulation. Adding more to Decorate Your Home crawl space or attic is going to lower utility bills and help you save money for years to come.  
  
If you're tired of running out of hot water, consider getting a tankless water heater. Tankless heaters give you hot water only as you need it, without having to have a holding tank. By only heating the water you'll immediately use, you can also save money on energy. They also take up much less room than traditional tank heaters.  
  
Improve your home by cutting your energy costs. Check with your utility company to see if they offer energy audits of homes. There are a lot of changes you can make to make your home more energy efficient saving hundreds of dollars a year depending on the amount of changes you can make. It also adds a great selling point for a house for the future.  
  
The quality of a great door cannot be underestimated. Every time anyone comes or goes from your home, that's what they see. If your door doesn't fit well or is badly insulated, you can also lose a lot of heat. You'll lose security, too, if the locks are poor quality or the frame is not solid.  
  
Take your trash out at least once a day. Don't let your trash pile in the kitchen because it attracts flies and ants as well as mold. Make sure that you don't let your trash take over your kitchen and set aside three minutes a day when you throw it out.  
  
There are many boring lampshades with no zest. By using stencils, creativity, and paint, you will be able to transform your boring lampshade into a masterpiece. You can give life to your home, as it can take away the boring environment you previously had.  
  
Linoleum is a great alternative to tiling, as it is much more wallet friendly. However, it can get scuffed quite easily with use. You can quickly get rid of linoleum scuffing by rubbing white toothpaste on it with a cloth. Another quick fix is spraying WD-40 on the affected spot and making sure to degrease the area when you're finished, with soapy water.