People have been doing Gutter Cleaning projects since they began living in houses. Our gutters have to be comfortable, useful and efficient. Read on to learn some great tips to bring your gutter up to date.
Many tenants who are renting an apartment or gutter are in a pickle when landlords don't allow tenants to paint the walls in a different color or take off the wallpaper that doesn't suit their tastes. A great way to get around this is by purchasing flat bed sheets (the unfitted kind) and tacking them in a pleasing design on the wall. This will not harm the underlying wallpaper or paint and can add a touch of personality that won't displease the landlord.
Paint your doors. If you have old, outdated hollow core doors in your gutter, those can easily be painted to make them brighter and looking newer. Simply take them off the hinges, throw them over a couple of saw horses outside, and give them a quick coat of primer first and then your choice of paint color.
Wall surfaces can be much more appealing (and imperfections in them are harder to spot) when they're textured with drywall mud. It is easy to create texture. Just trowel the drywall mud in place and use something like a stiff bristled brush, a sponge, or even a wadded up plastic bag to dab at the drywall mud and add texture.
Use carpet samples to carpet a whole room! Retail stores often throw away their samples. Cut each sample up into smaller pieces and tack or glue them into place for free floor covering. Cut them in identically sized pieces for a tile effect or cut them in irregular geometric shapes for an abstract look.
If you're one of the many people who are suffering from lack of space in their closets, have no fear. You can easily build simple shelving inside of your closet to create more space for your clothing and accessories. Hang your purses on pegs and put your shoes in small plastic boxes to be able to later stack them on the bottom of your closet. Whatever you're not using and is out of season, consider moving them to storage or storing them under your bed.
One valuable Gutter Cleaning project that could save you money is the installation of ceiling fans. Having a fan in each of your rooms can help keep them cool and allow the air to circulate. If you use the fans instead of air conditioning, your summer energy bill will be much lower.
A shower is a must for any gutter, so add one if there is not one in existence in one of your bathrooms. Not only can a shower offer more accessibility and ease of use, your water usage can be reduced significantly. You can save 75% of your normal bathtub water by taking a five minute shower instead.
If the closets in your gutter are not very large, it would be a good idea for you to use organizers if you are trying to sell your gutter. Doing so will make the closets in your gutter seem much bigger and a lot of buyers will bypass gutters that seem to have too little space.
Resist the temptation to use fancy bricks with decorative faces in your next Gutter Cleaning project. Not only here is such brickwork an unnecessary expense, it is rarely as strong and durable as ordinary brick. Decorative bricks are easier to deface, spoiling their aesthetic advantages. Finally, decorative brick styles are rarely produced for long, making it incredibly difficult to find matching replacements for repair work later.
Water resistant drywall should be used in kitchens and bathrooms to prevent moisture from getting into the walls. Water resistant dry wall is also known as "green board". It handles moisture better and some brands are even treated to prevent mold growth.
If safety is a concern, install motion detectors. These are a great Gutter Cleaning project because not only is it simple and fairly inexpensive, it also deters thieves and lowers your insurance premiums. These motion detectors activate lights when motion is detected, letting you know when someone has entered your gutter.
Do renovations because they are needed not because you are bored. Many people undertake renovating jobs because they need something to do and are bored. This pointless work can lead to many problems. Building code violations, rooms that are useless, as well as other renovation follies, can quickly become issues if you do not have a reason behind your work.
So, as you have seen, it is truthful that gutter-improvement requires research, work, and effort to start improving your gutter. It is also true that in order to see results that you have to keep at it. Keeping the aforementioned tips in mind, you are well on your way to being successful with it.