There aren’t too many rules for your home, but there are at least two: first, you should ensure that the value is moving in the right direction. Second, you should like your home! If you’re going to spend such a significant amount of time, money, and energy on a property, then the least you should do is ensure that it’s a space that’s working for you, not against you. Alas, this isn’t always the case. Some properties just seem to have a couple of traits that make enjoyment in the home hard to come by. In this blog, we’re going to take a look at a few of the common comfort-busters that you’ll want to take care of, in other words, things that may compromise the enjoyment of your home.
Too Hot, Too Cold
Your home could look outstanding and have, on the face of it at least, all you’d need to sink into a few hours of deep relaxation. And yet, it may still not be possible to find enjoyment. If your home is too hot or cold, then you’ll always be fighting against the temperature. And who can relax when their body is continually reminding them how uncomfortable they are? Fortunately, this is one of those jobs that can be easily rectified. Focus on making your home cozier in the winter and cooler in the winter, and you’ll have freed yourself from this annoying aspect.
Clutter Piling Up
Did you ever hear about the frog and boiling water? If you put a frog in a pot of boiling water, it’ll jump out. If you put a frog in water and then slowly bring it to a boil, the frog will die. The same principle can be said — to a lesser extent — about many people’s relationship with clutter. They end up living in a level of degree that they would never have accepted if they’d seen it all accumulate at once. Even if you’re not fully aware that the number of items in your home is compromising your enjoyment of your house, it probably is. Our minds reflect our surroundings, after all. If your home is chaotic, then your mind will be, too.
Faulty Appliances
You can add a lot of frills and comfort to your home, sure, but if the fundamentals aren’t working, then you’ll find yourself regularly becoming frustrated. Take your appliances, for instance — there’s nothing more annoying than a machine that takes up a lot of space but doesn’t work correctly. It’s important to remember, however, that most appliances can be fixed. There are GE dishwasher parts, replacement refrigerator lights, and boiler services available, for instance. If you have any issue with the appliances that make your property function well, handle them as soon as possible.
Lack of Privacy
Finally, if you have doubts about the privacy of your property, then you may also struggle to relax as much as you could or should. This is especially the case if it feels as if you’re “on display” to the outside world. Add a hedge or fence, and a curtain, and block the view.
Final Thoughts on the Enjoyment of your Home
To really enjoy your home you can alter the temperature, declutter your living space, keep your appliances in good working order and make sure you have the needed privacy for security. Have you followed the tips above?