To save space on your kitchen counters, install an overhead microwave oven. When you replace a range hood with this type of microwave, you enjoy features like a flexible price range and even convection cooking options. As most units just have recirculating filters, it's a good idea if strong venting isn't required.
Your paint cans could do with a few holes in their rims. This lip on the paint can will fill with paint, when replacing the lid it can cause the paint to spill over. Use a nail and drive several holes around the perimeter of the can into the bottom of the channel to solve the problem.
Use aluminum foil to cover electrical outlets prior to painting. You'll find foil much simpler to use than any type of tape, and it covers just as well to protect from splatters. It's also pretty easy to clean it up. Make sure your paint is fully dry before removing the foil.
It's fairly easy to dress up pillows in a teens room. You can use old t-shirts with neat designs, band shirts, or even jeans to cut and sew into pillows. This adds a nice personal touch to any room, giving it an entirely new personality.
Increase the safety of your home by developing escape routes for your family and installing necessary equipment. When disaster strikes, panic often sets in. When you've mapped out how you'll exit your home in the face of a fire or another emergency, you'll be sure that your family can get out safely. Discuss not only the routes to be taken, but also all possible scenarios.
You can turn a luggage rack that you don't use any more into a functional side table. Simply secure a sheet of glass to the top of the rack using permanent adhesive. Accessorize your new tables with a lamp, books or knickknacks.
If you've owned your house for a while, you might feel that it's time to start improving it. Use the tips mentioned above as a starting point to improve your home.
