Carry on Beautiful!

Now that I have moved out of my flat and into a house of my own, I am much more aware of of how to run a house. Sure, I’m aware of bills to pay and the responsibilities I have, but running a home means so much more than that. Whether that is a flat or a house, there are often things we can forget to do. With endless “to do” lists there isn’t a surprise that we can often make things much more difficult for ourselves. So I thought ti would be a perfect time to share with you some of the top tips I have been made aware of to successfully run your home, while keeping yourself sane.

Paying out more than you should in household bills

Bills are a necessary part of life, it is what we all earn our income for to ensure we keep a roof over our heads. Recently moving into a house means that my bills have possibly increased. However, many households take their eye off the ball when it comes to the costs. Often letting those direct debits do their thing each month. It can be a big mistake. Most people are paying more than they should be for those normal bills like energy and food. So it’s important to ensure you give your bank balance a health check often. Remaining loyal to companies these days does not serve you well. Many of them provide the latest savings and deals to new customers to entice them into their brand. Sometimes comparing things like insurance policies and energy usage will unearth better deals for you. Doing this regularly could provide you with huge savings each month when changing providers. Food can also be reduced by changing your habits when it comes to shopping. Things like choosing a different store to purchase food in or even meal planning can all offer huge savings overall.

The damage hard water in your area could be causing

Some people are unfortunate to live in areas where they have hard water. For those of you who are unaware, this is where chemical deposits can get through the water during the filtering process, causing the water to be harsher. While in most cases this has no affect on you in the form of drinking, it can have a long term impact on your household appliances. Things like washing machines or dishwashers, if you are lucky to have them. Forgetting to take into account things like this can cost your dearly in the future when those appliances break down or need replacing. Without a water softener system, those appliances could begin to fail. Thankfully, websites online offer great water softener reviews enabling you to get the best option for you.

Winter weather causing unforeseen damage to your home

Finally, one of the biggest issues we can face, and something that is specific to this time of year, is the harsh weather. As we are in throes of winter, we can forget to make sure our home can stand the colder weather. Pipes can freeze and then once thawed can burst causing many issues. Storms with severe wind can move slates on your roof causing further damage from water and weather to your interior. Winter weather can cause you a lot of pain when it comes to your home. So it’s vital to prepare in advance to ensure those household costs don’t spiral out of control on repairs.

I hope this will help you stay on course when running your home! 

-Dana