Homeowners Tips That Will Save You Money Part 4 of 9

In part 4 of this series, we will save you some time, energy, and money.

Easily inspect your gutters
You don’t need a ladder to find out if they need cleaning. Attach a hand mirror to the end of a long PVC pipe (available at home-improvement and hardware stores) that you’ve cut at a 60-degree angle so the mirror will reflect the inside of the gutter.

Dab a light-switch cover with glow paint
No more groping blindly at night. You can find glow-in-the-dark paint at hardware stores and home centers.

Stash TV remotes under an end table
Adhesive-backed hook-and-loop strips (like Velcro) let you stick remote controls under a coffee or end table. They’ll be handy when you need them but won’t clutter tabletops.

Use a washcloth for wall paint touch-ups
No need to mess up a brush. Just dip an old washcloth in the paint, dab the spot, and throw away the cloth when you’re done. A washcloth leaves the same texture as a paint roller, so your repair will blend nicely.

In part 5 we will discuss how to reduce clutter with some clever storage solutions.