Overview
- The Daily Mirror and Teesside Live on January 6 summarized a Reddit thread compiling cheap, practical home improvements.
- The original poster cited £3 soft-close kitchen fittings from eBay and a quiet bathroom pull-switch to make the home calmer.
- Commenters widely recommended adding color with paint or wallpaper to boost happiness and create a stronger sense of home.
- Convenience tips included organizing cupboards with storage containers and placing long phone chargers in every room.
- Further suggestions ranged from filling rooms with houseplants to using a smart plug that starts the kettle after the alarm, plus soft-close toilet seats.