Four home improvement swaps that will make life so much easier: Video
As humans, we tend to gravitate towards things that can make our lives a little easier. Vacuums can clean our floors whether we're home or not, some cars drive themselves and we can buy groceries without even pausing the latest episode of 'White Lotus.'
While some of those conveniences may come at a higher price, you can make less expensive tweaks to improve the quality of life in your home. Many of these easy home upgrades are small but mighty, involving items you use regularly.
Watch this video to see how easy it is to use a miniature chip bag resealer.
Chip bag sealer
Don’t you hate it when you unclip that big bag of chips you started the other day only to find they've gone stale because the clip wasn't a good enough seal? If so, ditch the clip and opt for an electric heat sealer. They're a fast and easy way to reseal bags in seconds with a simple press and slide.
You can find handheld sealers that work on bags of all sizes. Plus, the one small gadget takes up less space than your stash of chip clips.
Electric screwdriver
Traditional screwdrivers can slow you down. So, get your task done more easily and with way less manual labor by upgrading to an electric screwdriver. It comes with multiple heads, so you always have the right part for the job. The head rotates to screw or unscrew with the press of a button.
Watch this video to see how easy it is to use an electric screwdriver.
Electric screwdrivers are more compact and have less torque than power tools, but they are perfect for all the little projects around your house. Plus, they are rechargeable. All you need is an outlet to juice it up, and it’s always ready to go for a spin.
Electric lighter
Let there be light!
An electric lighter is a much simpler way to light your grill, candles or anything else. The rechargeable lighter is finger-friendly and reduces the risk of injury when trying to light those hard-to-reach wicks since you won't be battling a hot lighter or a dancing flame. They can also withstand high winds, unlike standard flame lighters, and they don't run out of fuel!
Watch this video to see why you should buy an electric lighter instead of one with a flame.
Outlet extender
With electric tools comes the need to charge them. Stop fighting for space on your outlet and cluttering up your counter by giving your traditional outlet a facelift. Outlet extenders are easy ways to get more from those two sockets in your wall; plus, they tend to be more aesthetically pleasing than a standard power strip lying on your counter.
Watch this video to see how easy it is to install an outlet extender.
They are available in a variety of outlet combinations, including multiple plugs, USB and USB-C ports and even a built-in light. Depending on the version you buy, it may plug into your existing outlet or require you to remove the outlet plate to attach it. It’s a simple enough swap that you don’t have to call in the professionals to do it, but your electric screwdriver might come in handy!
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Easy home improvement upgrades for you lighter, screwdriver, outlet
