It’s no secret that owning and maintaining a home calls for a significant investment of both time and money. On an average, homeowners usually spend up to 3 per cent of their home’s value on improvements each year. However, you can always cut costs; let’s look at some smart ways you can save money while you maintain and improve your dream home.

Get new metal fixtures for your bathroom. You can find a wide variety of shapes, colors and finishes in accessory fixtures like towel racks, cabinet pulls and shower rods. It is common for home improvement outlets to carry such items in groups in order to facilitate simple installation.

Even one with little do it yourself knowledge can repair a leaking faucet. If you can repair and fix these quickly, you can conserve water and not waste money. Your water bill will be significantly lower each month.

If you’re …