Nate Marks

ByVladdeep

Whether you are a fan of the DIY route or you like working with professionals (in some projects, that is), you need a roadmap of sorts if you want to do things efficiently.
Here are seven easy tips to get you started on home improvement efforts.

1.Install soffit vents

Soffit ventilation is simple, but it works wonders in keeping your attic in top condition. Soffit vents are usually made of plastic and are installed under the eaves of a house.
Homes are usually constructed with roof vents. Soffit vents and roof vents can work together to make your attic less humid and moldy.

Soffit ventilation will draw fresh and cool air from outside and warm or hot air in the attic will be naturally expelled through the roof vents.

2.Repaint with purpose

Repainting important spaces like the bedroom, living room or kitchen requires a specific purpose in mind.

If you are planning to sell your home, for example, the cleanest and most attractive color (especially for spaces like the kitchen) is white or light cream.

Bedrooms should be painted with more subdued colors that help people sleep. Understand the psychology of colors before applying them to your home.

3. Go green and make your home look brighter

This may not sound like a neat DIY weekend project, but cutting down the energy cost of running your home is actually a smart move.

Possible projects may include the replacement of worn or inefficient bulbs, shifting to fixtures that can accommodate LED bulbs that consume less energy, adding a home energy-saving device, etc.

4. Increase your home’s curb appeal

In addition to fixing broken tiles or bricks in front of your home, planting small shrubs and other local flora can make your home’s exterior shine. Greenery vastly improves a home’s curb appeal and makes it look upbeat and fresh.

5. Install a system filtration unit

This may require the help of a professional plumber, but it does make a lot of sense if you think about it.

A system-wide water filtration unit will clear your entire home’s water supply of unwanted chemicals and you will save cash immediately because you won’t have to buy bottled water anymore.

Plus, it has been shown that exposure to chemicals from tap water can have adverse effects on people over the years.

6. Update your kitchen

Kitchens have a reputation of being one of the most expensive places in a home to improve.
You do not have to spend a meteoric amount of money to make your kitchen look good, at all.
For example, you can buy lumber and create new cabinets by following blueprints found online. A bit of DIY ingenuity can save you hundreds of dollars. A simple handheld drill would be all you need to install new cabinets, for instance.

7. Tankless heating is the way to go

Tankless water heating systems can save you money and will greatly modernize your home. In contrast with the previous method of heating water, tankless water heating systems will only warm water based on demand.