Four Basic Life Hacks to Save You a Small Fortune!
Running your own household may be fairly easy on a day to day basis, but what do you do when you get a problem? Whether the issue is blocked plugholes, cleaning your patios or driveways, or even just resealing your bath or shower – we have you covered! Here are four basic DIY life hacks that are pretty easy to master, and will help save a small fortune in the long run.
Maintain Your Drains
There’s no doubt about it – blocked drains can be an absolute ‘mare. They smell, don’t drain properly, and can cost an arm and a leg to fix. However, with proper maintenance, you can help eliminate this problem, and save you money on call outs in the long run. Using cleaning sticks for drains and pipes can help stop them clogging up, and eliminate bad odours. For items that seem to be causing a blockage rather than build up of dirt and grime, why not try the Rothenberger Pipe and Drain Cleaning kit?
Grow Your Own Fruit & Veg
You can’t beat fresh fruit and veg. If your NY resolution is to eat more of both, then perhaps the time has come for you to be greener fingered, and grow your own! Depending on the space you have, could be growing runner beans and raspberries in your borders, planting cabbages and cauliflowers in your gardens, and tending to your blueberry and potato planters whilst the kettle is boiling!
Jet Washing Patios & Driveways
Outdoor spaces such as patios and driveways can really make or break your house’s street cred. Within a year or two of being cleaned, its not long before they look dirty and neglected. They can also get dangerously slippery in the wet. You could call in a professional to get the clean and sparkling again, or you could get yourself a jet washer and do it yourself! With a little elbow grease, you could go from dingy to delightful, with the added self-satisfaction of knowing you did it all yourself! And the one off cost of a jet cleaner (if you don’t already have one) vs the annual payment of getting someone will definitely save you money in the long run!
Using Silicone Like A Pro
Silicone is such an underrated product. Costing only a few pounds at pretty much any hardware store, but such an essential item. The cost of not maintaining your silicone could be catastrophic, for a few reasons. Firstly, the nasty black mildew stains you can get are incredibly unsightly. But another, more important reason is the damage you could do to your home if you don’t keep an eye on it.
If you suspect your silicone is no longer water tight, and don’t want to risk water damage to your home, you need four items; a sealant remover tool, no nonsense sealant remover, silicone and a profiling tool for the ultimate professional look. With these four easy tools, and a little bit of practise, you will be resealing your sinks and showers in no time; safe in the knowledge you have waterproofed your home for years to come!
