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Summer is the best time for home repairs, fixture replacements and decluttering. It is also the best time for downgrades and upgrades of selected house necessities.
Downgrades because you realize that it is too much for your needs. And upgrades because such a thing has reached its age, has been dilapidated, not functioning, makes it more presentable or you want to add value to the house.
Often, upgrading is a must in the house, it may entail a certain amount of budget, but you can do it well with proper planning. You are planning on the source of your funds, planning to save or planning which things you must upgrade. So, in making those plans, check this list to give you ideas on what things to prioritize for the upgrade.
Mattresses
You may not upgrade yearly on mattresses, but you can do it too. You can use it according to its lifespan or use it even beyond as long as it is still in perfect condition and still comfortable sleeping.
As the owner, you would know when to let go or when to delay. Make considerations like the performance of your mattress, your budget, or even the type of mattress that you will replace. If you want to have the best sleep, then you should also have the best mattress with you.
When choosing a new mattress, always compare performance with the previous one. Or benchmark from friends and make necessary canvass from trusted stores. But most of all, what you should consider is the comfort it gives to you or your loved ones.
Personal Computers
Due to the global pandemic, work at home is the thing of today. You are always compelled to use your personal computer instead of supposedly using your office unit. Lucky for you if you are provided with equipment by your office.
Another thing is the online classes. Students need PCs for their classes. It is good for you if you only have one student in the family, but if you have two or more students in the house, you can let them share units or have individual units.
Sharing units means that it has a greater chance that your PCs readily get overused or worn out, and thus you need a regular upgrade on them to cope with the tasks. Also, PCs quickly get outdated; parts fail, programs lag, such that the need of upgrading is even necessary than what you plan. The minimum lifespan of a PC is three years, but it can last up to five years depending on use, maintenance and care.
Kitchen Paints
Of course, you can do upgrades on the whole part of your house, but you can also do it on portions to confine the mess during work. It will be easier to allocate funds because it is done on smaller parts.
Over time, there may be some imperfections or stains in your kitchen paints, so it is essential to schedule a regular painting more often than any part of the house. Stains, especially when not regularly removed, will pile up and even give you a difficult cleaning. Thus it makes sense to include in your budget for regular upgrades the kitchen paints.
When you upgrade paints, you can choose colours and quality of paints. You can replace with new colour hues, or retain previous shades. Extra careful, though, when doing house paintings, always make sure of the safety of everyone living in the house, especially the kids and those with health conditions. Paints emit fumes or volatile organic compounds that contain chemicals that are bad for your health.
Takeaway
Every time you make some upgrades to your house, it is always exciting and an activity to look forward to. You anticipate new installations or new acquisitions. Big or small upgrades will cost you money for the purchase or for doing the job.
But, regardless if it’s a must or just for aesthetics, make sure it is done according to your capacity to spend without stressing your pocket. Lastly, repairs or upgrades that pose a risk to your family’s safety should be taken with extra caution, like mentioned above.
