Home ownership is expensive and time-consuming, as any homeowner will tell you. Some estimate that up to three percent of a home’s value is spent in annual maintenance costs. There are ways to reduce costs while maintaining your home.

A great tip for home improvement is to personalize any project you undertake. Choose home improvement projects that really reflect your own personality and sense of style.

Don’t make improvements that are impractical. Things like adding a sun roof in Seattle would make nearly no sense. Stick to what is liked, and don’t reach outside of what local climate allows.

Safety Escape Routes

You can greatly improve the safety in your home by gathering your family members and discussing safety escape routes. People often incorrectly assume that discussing an escape plan isn’t necessary, because everyone will know what to do during an emergency. Working out safety escape routes before an emergency …