Upgrade your locks, address plumbing issues, tidy your garden and more tasks to put on your to-do list for August.
It’s easy to be in a languid mood on a hot August day, but sometimes you just want to feel like you accomplished something. Look around and pick one easy upgrade, such as updating hardware on kitchen cabinets, installing new curtains, or swapping a standard shower curtain rod with a curved one to make the space less cramped. Or you can reduce the clutter in your primary home entry by adding shelves, hooks and a chair or bench for taking shoes on and off.
If you need to set up a home office or want to redo one you already have, it’s a great time to get the furniture and supplies. Or if a summer of hosting guests on the couch has convinced you to set up a dedicated guest room, check out the sales aimed at teens shopping for a dorm or a first apartment.Cut back spent flowers and vegetable plants that are no longer producing or look tired.
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