Hi lovelies,
Whether you’re keen on meditation for self-care or just like the idea of a home where you can drown everything out, a home sanctuary is something that we all ultimately hope to create. This is why we put so much effort into our decor, and it’s why we try to keep our home lives as segregated as possible – we simply want a space where we can switch off.
Unfortunately, a property doesn’t become this given sanctuary just because your name’s on the deeds. In fact, certain niggling issues can prevent you from relaxing altogether, and may even ruin a property if you keep on ignoring them. To finally put an end to those annoying property-based voices in your head, consider the following three niggling issues that most commonly stand between us and the home sanctuaries we deserve.
# 1 - Constant noises
Picture the scene – you finally sit down after a long day at work when you hear the undeniable clanging of your radiators or a constant scratching in your basement. Either way, it’s almost impossible to tune out when that sound is all you can hear. The trouble is that, most often, constant household noises of this nature don’t happen for no reason. Instead, those ticks, scratches, and clunks are all a sign that things need attention. Whether those things are your radiators (which may need bleeding) or your basement (which may require pest control), the only way to achieve a peaceful and serene environment at last is to consider what’s happening, and what you can do about it.
# 2 - Unpleasant smells
Even in peace, you’re going to struggle to relax if you experience rotting or damp smells as soon as you sit down. Even if they happen in waves, these smells can be off-putting, and they’re another concerning sign that all is not well. Damp smells can especially be the first sign of leaks and other water-based issues that require the attention of water and mold damage restoration experts. Equally, rotting smells can be a sign of decaying rodents in your wall cavities, or simply an unpleasant spillage that’s fermenting in your carpet fibers. Either way, these are issues that need addressing for the sake of both your home and your sanity.
# 3 - Unaddressed problems
Speaking of addressing issues, you’ll also find it difficult to relax if you fail to address known household problems in the moment. You can certainly bet that your eyes will stray to that damp patch whenever you sit down, or that your mind will continually return to your unsuitable kitchen whenever you’re in the next room. It’s therefore only by making a clear home improvements list, and addressing issues like these when you notice the that you can stop your mind from going into overdrive as soon as you step through your front door.
Relaxing at home is as much about mindset as anything, but these issues will all stop your mindset from achieving anywhere near the calm you need to truly enjoy your home sanctuary.