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Your low key low cost tweaks/upgrades

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Wigtopia · 22/07/2024 09:24

I am interested in finding out what bits and pieces others have done/had done to their homes that have made a big difference but been minimal cost (for example £1,000 or less - the lower cost the better!) and low effort to achieve.

Recently we had a motion sensor light fitted in the porch that was wired in so can also be switched to permanently on if we want. It makes such a difference when trying to find the right key to open the front door in autumn and winter with low light/darkness outside. It cost about £60 total and I really appreciate it each time the light comes on after 7 years of rummaging in the dark!

Any other low cost low effort bits of work that make a big difference? I am interested to see if there are any other quick/cheap wins!

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Wigtopia · 25/07/2024 08:09

BigSkies2022 · 25/07/2024 07:59

OP, which brand of stick on rechargeable motion sensor light do you use? I have a coat/shoe cupboard in the hallway and have bought two of these now (about £20, Amazon, Chinese manufacture). Worked brilliantly at first, when I came to recharge the light after a few months, wouldn't recharge. Exact problem with both lights. Grr. Would love to try again because it's such a genius little innovation, but reluctant to throw good money after bad.

So they are rechargeable in the sense that we use rechargeable batteries in them. Which is a bit of an upfront cost if you don’t yet have rechargeable batteries and the rechargeable battery holder thing.

but it does mean that you don’t have to Chuck the item away! We had the same problem you had as we also initially had the ones that are usb charged.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/STAR-SPANGLED-Battery-Cordless-Cupboard-Wardrobe/dp/B0BTBQY57Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?adgrpid=52733170043&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DZvf05zDgugeBzqhKoqXbtt0xj3-f652OvGAU3xo_30xRcCoTznGNuJpfLO3CIGFCtARKaF4xNMEQxwuzpV7nVvPH_4eOgdOCqNb5BNkbPiW-lkIGD9h2ACekwLdx4h9f4XpwcNMSfbLS1CIHQ-0nCmGz7lZVfuyz8NurKkhRdQyHpvPX2ti0_CZslXkrQ1nE3fD595HfbN-GaUf3-ENsQ.KJMIJqMtQs5XmGMnbPltKNHISWfqfXkHGDPhY6Meqq4&dib_tag=se&hvadid=259094319066&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=1006668&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=1888226367112487441&hvtargid=kwd-317029761778&hydadcr=3855_1742882&keywords=stick+on+light+battery&qid=1721891170&sr=8-7

STAR-SPANGLED 7 inch Motion Sensor Lights Indoor, High CRI Stick on Lights Battery Powered, LED Cordless Light for Stairs, Cupboard, Wardrobe, Closet, Cabinet, Kitchen, Hallway (Cool White, 3 Pack) : Amazon.co.uk: Lighting

STAR-SPANGLED 7 inch Motion Sensor Lights Indoor, High CRI Stick on Lights Battery Powered, LED Cordless Light for Stairs, Cupboard, Wardrobe, Closet, Cabinet, Kitchen, Hallway (Cool White, 3 Pack) : Amazon.co.uk: Lighting

https://www.amazon.co.uk/STAR-SPANGLED-Battery-Cordless-Cupboard-Wardrobe/dp/B0BTBQY57Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?adgrpid=52733170043&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DZvf05zDgugeBzqhKoqXbtt0xj3-f652OvGAU3xo_30xRcCoTznGNuJpfLO3CIGFCtARKaF4xNMEQxwuzpV7nVvPH_4eOgdOCqNb5BNkbPiW-lkIGD9h2ACekwLdx4h9f4XpwcNMSfbLS1CIHQ-0nCmGz7lZVfuyz8NurKkhRdQyHpvPX2ti0_CZslXkrQ1nE3fD595HfbN-GaUf3-ENsQ.KJMIJqMtQs5XmGMnbPltKNHISWfqfXkHGDPhY6Meqq4&dib_tag=se&hvadid=259094319066&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=1006668&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=1888226367112487441&hvtargid=kwd-317029761778&hydadcr=3855_1742882&keywords=stick%20on%20light%20battery&qid=1721891170&sr=8-7&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-property-5124826-your-low-key-low-cost-tweaksupgrades

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Wigtopia · 25/07/2024 08:11

BigSkies2022 · 25/07/2024 08:03

Oh, and Creative Cables also good for bespoke light flex and ceiling roses. I've swapped out plastic cable for fabric and plastic ceiling roses for ceramic in lots of our ceiling lights, and it unifies the decor and 'elevates' (sorry! designer-y word, overused!) nice lights that have been let down by cheaper plastic finishes.

Ooo these look good! I need some!!!

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