GOODBYE, SHOE CHAOS! Three Storage Ideas to Save You from Tripping
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2. The Over-the-Door Shoe Bag If you don’t have the floor space for a traditional shoe rack, consider investing in an over-the-door shoe bag. These fabric, clear plastic, or upscale mesh bags hook over the top of a door and are covered in pockets for shoes. Many can hold up to 36 pairs! Best of all, when they’re hanging on the back of your mudroom or closet door, your shoes will be both easy to access and tucked out of sight. You can find affordable racks on Amazon.com for less than $10 or fancier models at Walmart for under $20. 3. The Hanging Closet ‘Shoe File’ Speaking of closets, the “shoe file” is the perfect storage solution for a coat closet or any other closet near your main door. Instead of hanging on the door, this pocket-filled organizer cascades from a hanger! Many of the pockets are conveniently located at eye level; you can load up your closet with as many files as you need, and each file can hold up to 18 pairs of shoes. ContainerStore.com sells elegant shoe files starting at $12.99.
It's that time of year again: The kids are charging inside, kicking off their shoes wherever they please, and tearing into the house! If you've already tripped over a dozen pairs of sneakers, it’s time to create and enforce a better shoe storage solution. Here are three functional and attractive methods to try. 1. The DIY PVC Pipe Shoe Cubby This shoe storage project is all the rage on Pinterest! It turns out that when you cut a large PVC pipe into sections, paint them your preferred color(s), and glue them together with PVC glue, the honeycomb effect looks both fun and elegant. You can try this in your mudroom or in your kids’ rooms to make putting away their shoes feel like a game. Check out the video “PVC Pipe Shoe Rack” by Home Made Simple on YouTube for a step-by-step guide to building a floor rack or Instructables. com for tips on mounting your rack to the wall. https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=U3LvaNqvjXw.
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Responsible homeowners schedule their HVAC maintenance twice a year, typically as the weather is heating up or cooling down. This can protect your system from unexpected failures and minimize the amount of money you may need to shell out for repairs while you’re stuck in a freezing or sweltering home. As we approach cooler temperatures, it’s time to schedule your heating system maintenance with Aire Serv of the Mid-Hudson Valley. During this simple inspection, our technician will look for signs of damage and wear. Here’s what you can expect. Cleaning and Clearing After a whole summer of not being used, your home’s heating system may need a little TLC. The technician will clear away debris, clean out the dust and grime that can naturally become caked on the unit’s components, and change dirty air filters. This increases the efficiency of your unit, saving you money on your energy bill and keeping your home at the perfect temperature all season long. It’s That Time of Year Again! SCHEDULE YOUR HEATING SYSTEM TUNEUP
Testing and Checking Your technician will inspect each component of your home’s heating system, from the blower to the electrical connections. The objective is to keep your system running as efficiently as it can and to prevent small problems from turning into a major problem. While not every issue can be caught — sometimes technology just fails — regular maintenance can help prolong the life of your unit. Improving Reliability and Safety Components in your HVAC system can fail for a litany of reasons, but these can often be small fixes that, if completed sooner rather than later, could minimize bigger issues down the road. Your technician will tighten anything that may have loosened over time and, with your permission, will fix any damaged or nonworking parts to ensure your heating system is running at its fullest capacity. Not only can this extend the life of your home’s equipment, it can also greatly improve the reliability, efficiency, and safety of your system. Don’t wait for the temperatures to drop too low before scheduling your heating system maintenance! Call Aire Serv of the Mid-Hudson Valley today to schedule your fall season tuneup.
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