
We all want to start the new year on the right foot, feeling energised and upbeat. Never mind the cold and dark outside, one surefire way to sap your positive mood is with minor home hitches, like hardware that sticks, jams, rattles, or generally doesn't function as well as it should.
Any modern home can fall prey to these issues. We're talking squeaky hinges, rattling door handles, dripping taps — you get the picture. If these small DIY tasks are still hanging around from last year, they will drain your energy (the constant reminder that they need to be fixed causes mental fatigue).