The holidays are over and the New Year has begun. January is the time to get cracking on little winter home improvement ideas and projects.
So what is the first step? Take down your holiday decorations. Check to make sure all the lights are working, replace any burned out bulbs and make certain the holiday season has not caused wires to fray. This January weekend is the best time to make sure your lights will be in good working order next season. Plus if any damage is found, you can replace them while they are still on deep discount!
Looking for a tip on storing all the strands of lights? Cut some cardboard into 12” X 9” pieces and wrap the lights around it to keep them neat and ready for next year.
You may want to wrap up these homemade reels with some newspaper or tissue paper to cushion the lights while they are in the boxes to keep them from getting broken.
Finally, you can also write on the cardboard if you wish, reminding yourself where in the house that strand of lights is located, if you have several strands of various lengths that go different places, to keep yourself from getting confused the next year when you pull everything out again.
Fix Unsightly Wall or Ceiling Cracks
With the colder weather upon us now you probably have been spending your time indoors. Have you noticed a few cracks? If you see cracks where your walls meet the ceiling, don’t worry. While unsightly, they pose no structural risk. These cracks are just from the normal expansion and contraction of your house where two pieces of drywall meet. You might notice cracks in either ceiling or wall seams. This cracking can happen anywhere pieces of drywall meet and is normally caused by the joint compound over the seam drying out. (Having the right humidity in your home with help.) Not sure how to fix these cracks? Call MEGA @ 847-658-8989.