9 Tips to Simplify Your Life at Home

9 Tips to Simplify Your Life at Home

Life is hectic—whether it be because of professional, family or social obligations—and sometimes there aren’t enough hours in a day to take care of tasks around the house.

Are you suffering from mental overload? Is your to-do list continuously growing? The answer may be simpler than you think. You are allowed to ask for help. Which chores are you struggling with? We may have the solution you seek below… 

Handyperson Services

Paint touch-ups, mowing the lawn, hanging pictures and patching up holes in walls are just some of the many minor tasks that can pile up over time and leave us feeling defeated by our to-do list. And yet, it might only take a few hours to complete the lot. Let a professional take care of it while you attend to other matters. This is an especially great idea if you plan on putting your property on the market soon. Potential buyers are quick to notice and be put off presenting an offer by unfinished work. 

Laundry

Is the laundry basket overflowing? Or, on the contrary, do you never have time to fold your clean clothes? There are businesses—like Magic Lockers in Montreal—that can take care of this for you. They will provide you with bags in which you can send them your dirty clothes and they will return them to you clean and folded two days later. They also offer an express service (delivered within 24 hours). And it’s quite inexpensive! Request a quote to see if you might have room in your budget depending on your desired service frequency.

Cleaning

It is not within everyone’s means to have someone come into their home to do the house cleaning on a weekly basis. However, it is possible to hire a cleaning service only occasionally. What are your needs? Would you like help with the Spring cleaning, the windows, the inside of your appliances? This may prove to be money well spent to cross a few items off your list.

Online Tutoring and Homework Support

Has virtual learning made you realize how long it’s been since you were in school? Hiring a tutor, in person or online, is one way for parents to fill their knowledge gap. Many also choose to pay for this service because they don’t have the time—or the patience—to help their kids do their homework evening after evening. 

The Groceries

With Covid, you may have gotten into the habit of ordering your groceries online with delivery or pick-up. Why stop now? It’s practical, affordable and often far less of a hassle than going to the store yourself. Or, consider trying out a delivery meal kit service. No more racking your brain when planning meals for the week ahead.

Household Administration

Did you know there is such a thing as a private personal assistant? They offer a wide range of services, such as planning children’s birthday parties, renewing your passport, finding qualified professionals as well as the purchase and sale of goods. There are many easy-to-use apps you can download. It is then a simple matter—once you’ve signed up—to send in requests.

Home Protection

Are you travelling abroad? Leave knowing that your home is in safe hands by hiring professionals or a house-sitting service. By employing a specialist company, your plants, pets and housecleaning can all be taken care of for a small fee, or even for free.

A Real Estate Broker

Whether you want to sell your home or buy a new one, dealing with a real estate broker means less stress for you and guaranteed peace of mind. Why do all the work yourself?

Mealtime

Preparing multiple lunches followed by family suppers takes a lot of time. Why not “subcontract” a few of these meals to a caterer? Not only will you get varied, healthy and delicious meals, but you will also gain precious hours in your day. Over the past few years, the number of companies offering ready-to-eat meal delivery services has skyrocketed. Plus, there’s something to suit all dietary preferences: vegan, gluten-free, meat-centric, healthy eating, high in protein (for athletes). It’s also a great way to spare yourself the trouble of packing lunches for the whole family!

All these tips to simplify your life will seem like luxuries to other people, but you may find that by spending a few extra dollars each month you will be removing an enormous weight from your shoulders. Go ahead and give them a try!

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By RE/MAX Québec

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