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National New Homeowners Day

Celebrating & Sprucing Up Your Home During a Pandemic

  First and foremost, happy National New Homeowners Day to all of our new homeowners out there! Purchasing a home is an incredibly exciting decision, and never one to be taken lightly. Congratulations on this big move and watch your fingers while you’re hanging that gallery wall. Unfortunately, with the coronavirus pandemic placing significant restrictions on the way we interact with one another, the celebratory aspect of moving into a new home is reduced to immediate family and virtual get-togethers. Window shopping for new furniture and spontaneous trips to Target are now relegated to the web. Life has shifted dramatically, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still enjoy our space and each other! ❤️
What follows are some good tips and resources for settling into a new place (or sprucing up one you’ve been in for a while) that you can make use of while we all spend a bit more time in our homes.







Sprucing up with minimal effort

 
  • Add string lights to your deck or patio to enjoy spring and summer evenings without glaring exterior lights.
  • Splurge on a few bouquets of flowers and place them around your home.
  • Rearrange the items on your shelves, adding in some framed photos or knick nacks in between the books.
  • Upgrade a Deako light switch to a Smart Dimmer Scene Controller so you can set the mood with just one click.






House-warming party alternative

  Throw a virtual bar crawl/house tour party! You can show off your new space while being celebratory.
  1. Set a menu and incorporate a theme if you’re feeling fancy (ex: Daquiris at the tiki bar, beers at the pub, and margaritas at the cantina)
  2. Send your menu to your invitees a few days ahead, so they can participate if they choose
  3. Set up your bar spaces
  4. Get on your virtual hangout and show off your new space!



Moving Hack

And a hot tip if you’ve scratched up any wood pieces when you moved: Walnuts are a cheap and easy way to buff out scratches! Rub a walnut against the graze and its natural oils will work magic. With a quick polish, you’ll have a piece of furniture that looks brand new!

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Simple Timer

Save energy and your peace of mind with a switch that turns off on its own.

Best for:
  • Bathroom –  Stop babysitting the bathroom fan or lights. Just choose a 10-, 30-, or 60-min timer and they’ll turn off automatically 
  • Hallways – move safely around the house at night or for a late snack without turning on the lights
  • Attic, Garage, Closets – Install it anywhere you or others in the family tend to forget to turn off the lights

Simple Nightlight

Add a subtle glow to a dark room for added safety and security with this easy-to-find switch.
Best for:
  • Children’s bedroom – ease kids’ worries with a warm LED light that would spook any bogeyman
  • Hallways – move safely around the house at night or for a late snack without turning on the lights
  • Bathrooms – subtle lighting is easy on groggy eyes during late night bathroom trips

Simple Dimmer

Adjust the brightness of your lights and create your desired ambiance with a simple, tactile slide dimmer.

Best for:
  • Dining Room – set the ambiance for a nice meal
  • Bedrooms – wind down with dim lighting before sleep
  • Multi-use spaces – set the tone depending on activity

Smart Switch

The utility player that sets your home up for safety and convenience.

Best for:
  • Outdoor Lights – sunrise/sunset schedule
  • Hallway/Stairs – schedules or timers so you don’t trip in the dark!
  • Kids Rooms – set timers so they don’t get left on.

Smart Dimmer

The luxury choice that combines smart lighting automation with remote and tactile dimming for ultimate control.
Best for:
  • Open concept living/dining/kitchen – you need them everywhere!
  • Bedroom – wind down or wake up gradually with adjustable lighting
  • Master bath – No aggressively bright lights for middle-of-the-night trips

Motion Sensor Switch

The simple switch with smart capabilities, this energy-saving and efficient switch detects motion to trigger lights for simple automation.

Best for:

  • Laundry room – lights come on automatically when hands are full
  • Garage – no fumbling for lights when taking out the garbage
  • Pantry – never forget to turn out the lights after grabbing a snack
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