17 ways you’re making your home terribly uninviting

bad habits that can cost homeowners in the long run

10 bad homeowner habits to break in 2019

Every homeowner makes mistakes. The real trouble, however, starts when these blunders become habits that cost a lot of money over time. Some behaviors also create safety issues.

If you’re guilty of these bad habits, break them – pronto.

1. Inadvertently clogging pipes
2. Not cleaning gutters
3. Letting trees overgrow
4. Slamming the front door
5. Letting dryer lint build up
6. Forgetting to change furnace filters
7. Not changing batteries in smoke detectors
8. Leaving lights on
9. Taking long, steamy showers
10. Wearing shoes in the house

simple decor tricks that will makes home festive

13 simple decor tricks that will make your home so festive

             SPREAD CHEER IN YOUR HOUSE ALL YEAR ROUND

We tend to associate festiveness with Christmas, but who doesn't want to fill their home with cheer all year round? There are ways to make your humble abode warm and inviting without investing a huge amount of time or money. From color upgrades to touches of texture, it's easy and affordable to keep your home festive, no matter the season. So, to ensure that you're keeping it cozy, check out these simple décor tricks that'll give your home an instant upgrade. And for more ways to spread the warmth, check out these 15 Easy Ways to Transform Your Home into a Winter Wonderland.

1

Bring in plants.

2

Make décor trends your own.

3

Integrate seasonal scents.

4

Invest in fresh flowers.

5

Focus on the entryway.

6

Use more indirect lighting.

7

Add farmhouse-style décor in the kitchen.

8

Clear the clutter.

9

Accessorize with texture

10

Keep plenty of pillows and blankets around.

11

Use warm colors.

12

Tidy up your bathroom.

13

Install a porch swing.

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LAYER ON SOME COZY TEXTURES

Candles are an essential part of “hygge,” the concept of coziness and intimacy that dominates Scandinavian decor, particularly during cold-weather months. Another must: plenty of soft textures that can add instant warmth to any room. Think faux sheepskin rugs, throw pillows with a chunky, sweater-like knit, or blankets in practically any fabric, so long as it makes you want to curl up underneath with a good book.