If you feel like you’re forever spending time doing household chores, then there are a few choice upgrades you might consider to not only lessen the maintenance demanded by your home, but also to make it feel and function better. Having installed these, you’ll have more time to do the things that really matter to you.
Let’s consider five of the best of these upgrades.
Install composite decking
Traditional timber decking is high-maintenance. To prevent it from rotting and discolouring, you’ll need to periodically sand it down and re-finish it. And then there’s the danger that your decking will suffer a nick or a dent, which must be repaired.
An alternative comes in the form of composite decking, which is made from a mixture of wood and plastic. It won’t warp, rot, or fade, which means that you’ll just need to give it an occasional wash.
Upgrade to self-cleaning glass windows
Over time, the rainwater that settles on your windows will leave behind a layer of dirt and grime. To deal with this, you might upgrade to so-called ‘self-cleaning’ windows, which come equipped with a special coating that repels dirt automatically, with the help of sunlight. While they don’t offer complete protection against stains, they need to be cleaned far less often.
Replace your front door with uPVC
In much the same way that timber decking requires regular maintenance, a wooden front door will need to be regularly painted and touched up. The difference here is that your front door is much more visible, and so deterioration here will impact the property’s ‘kerb’ appeal. Install a uPVC door and all you’ll need to do is wipe it down every now and then.
Invest in roller garage doors
Older garage doors need to be regularly painted in order to look their best. This can not only be time-consuming, but also expensive. Instead, why not exchange your older door for a set of automated roller garage doors? These have the advantage, not only of being low-maintenance and easy to maintain, but also of being more space-efficient. Your door won’t swing into the space within the garage, which means that you’ll have more room to store things.
Choose luxury vinyl flooring
As an alternative to porcelain tiles, laminate flooring, or carpet, you might consider installing luxury vinyl flooring. This consists of a number of very thin tiles, which are hard-wearing and water-resistant, as well as being very easy to clean. To install these, however, you’ll need to think about the quality of the subfloor. You might go to the expense of screeding the entire surface – but once you’ve done this, your maintenance costs will be vastly reduced.
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