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Hooker Furniture Bedroom Ciao Bella Six-Drawer Dresser- Speckled Gray: Rooms that come in light colors, such as this one, shows dirt more prominently so you have to be vigilant in keeping it clean at all times.<\/p><\/div>\n

Every homeowner commits design mistakes. It becomes real problematic only when the blunders turn into habits that can cost you an awful lot of cash over time. There could also be habits that could lead to safety issues.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s time to break these habits ASAP. But, first, you need to define which ones could actually harm your home in the long run.<\/p>\n

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Leaving Litter Throughout the Day <\/strong><\/p>\n

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This could be a habit that the whole family is already practicing such as leaving papers scattered about, or a cup or glass on side tables or coffee table, or it could be leaving clothes strewn throughout the floor.<\/p>\n

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Break this bad habit by storing things away or cleaning up mess it happens.<\/p>\n

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Not Putting Things Away <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Hey, it begins right in the very beginning of your day. Do you make your bed each morning? If you\u2019re not used to doing this, then be motivated by the thought that successful people do not leave their beds unmade. Also, your bed won\u2019t just look nice, the habit will also jump-start other positive habits.<\/p>\n

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You should also deposit things such as the mail, bags, keys, and phones in a spot where they do not become eyesores. Store them properly so that you won\u2019t have to constantly worry about them when you see them as clutter.<\/p>\n

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Practice also the so-called return home routine <\/em>wherein the moment you enter your home, you hang your jacket, place the keys in their designated bowl or basket, put your coins and cell phone where they should go, and empty all your shopping bags right away.<\/p>\n

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Zero Daily Routine <\/strong><\/p>\n

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So what\u2019s the antithesis of having healthy daily habits? Not having a daily routine.<\/p>\n

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The great Benjamin Franklin, himself, said, if you fail to plan, you are planning to fail. <\/em>Every individual needs a healthy basic routine that he or she can follow every day.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re thinking that you do not accomplish everything that you plan each day anyway, don\u2019t fret. Almost every successful being on the planet feels the same way but they do not stop from planning and following through on their plans each day. These people get on the habit and they actually do it day after day, after day.<\/p>\n

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Clogging Pipes <\/strong><\/p>\n

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You may not willfully do it but there are bad habits that you might be doing right now that actually clog the pipes. Mind all the things that you are pouring down the drains.<\/p>\n

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Never flush anything down the toilet. Diapers, paper towels and cotton swab come with harsh chemicals that could harm the pipes.<\/p>\n

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If you begin noticing a gurgling sound or low water pressure, it\u2019s time to call an expert plumber right away.<\/p>\n

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Allowing Lint Buildup<\/p>\n

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Did you know that there are approximately 2,900 fires brought about by dryers each year? This has even caused deaths and a hundred injuries or a total of $35 million property loss.<\/p>\n

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Allowing lint to build up in the dryer can even increase energy bills since the appliance has to work harder with every cycle. To prevent this from happening in your home, be sure to clean the dryer\u2019s lint trap right before each laundry load. Don\u2019t forget to check on the exhaust, too, every three months.<\/p>\n

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The vacuum is your new best friend for this new habit.<\/p>\n

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Neglecting Smoke Detectors <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Smoke detectors only work when they still have juice. The sad story here is, 1 in each 5 fire deaths in homes results from smoke alarms that have not functioned the way they were supposed to. The reason for their malfunction is disconnected or missing batteries.<\/p>\n

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You need to change or replace the batteries of each and every smoke detector in your home as prescribed by the manufacturers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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