Low-maintenance living is something that a lot of people want to achieve, but how can you actually make it happen as a homeowner or somebody invested in a property?
That’s what we explore in this post, to see what other ways that you can reduce the maintenance associated with living in your property and have a stress-free life.
Go with minimalist interiors
Choosing a minimalist interior is one of the best ways to reduce maintenance in your home. For example, you might go for neutral pallets or stain-resistant fabrics, hard-wearing laminate or tile flooring, and wipeable surfaces. Once you choose these options, you’ll find that generally maintaining your home in the future becomes significantly easier. You don’t have to put in anywhere near as much work as you would with a traditional Parisian or mid-century modern look.
Pick a new home
If you have the option, then it is also worth looking for new homes for sale. These properties massively reduce the time that you need to spend on maintenance. They have brand new electrics and plumbing, new boilers and HVAC systems. Sometimes they’ll have air source heat pumps that won’t require any maintenance for decades. You also have less fuel worries about decorating, or the state of your roofing or foundations. Often many of these properties come with a guarantee so that even if there is a problem, you can go to the original developer and ask them to fix it for you quickly.
A capsule wardrobe
Using a capsule wardrobe is another great way to reduce maintenance associated with your property. With these, you have less laundry and fewer decisions every morning, and you can include some timeless pieces that require special care. The easiest way to create a capsule wardrobe is to mix and match neutrals. These are clothes that you can pair with each other, meaning you can constantly change your outfit without having to have dozens of different items to make everything work.
Get a smaller home
If you’re really interested in reducing the amount of maintenance that’s required with living in a house, then getting a smaller home is probably the best thing to do. If the square footage is lower, then your bills will be lower and you’ll have built-in efficiency. You’ll also have much less cleaning, which means that you may not have to hire a maid or do it all yourself on a Saturday morning at the weekend. A lot of people are now looking for smaller designs that require less effort on their part.
Choose a community-managed property
Finally, you might want to look into choosing a community-managed property. These HOAs and other organizations can handle exterior upkeep, so you don’t need to worry about that personally. They can take care of things like the lawn or snow removal or manage outdoor spaces. They may also arrange for maintenance of public systems like system boilers, further reducing the amount of work that you need to do. Sounds like a good option?
Meg is an author at Cinnamon Hollow. She writes on a variety of topics sharing tips and ideas for daily life.
