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Home improvements are more than just beneficial for the homeowner’s equity estimation.  Hands-on homeowners may also reap positive health benefits from regular home maintenance.

A person’s home is more than just a structure that benefits its residents in the way of shelter; it is a proverbial forcefield against a plethora of dangers in life.  Take a look at a few of these unconventional ways home improvements can benefit its caretaker’s overall health.

Healthy coping mechanisms are vital in life.

One of the largest contributors to crippling addictions is an overload of unhealthy coping mechanisms.  When people do not know how to process strong emotions by way of harmless exhaustions of the feelings, they end up developing some very detrimental patterns in life.

Break the bonds of negative coping patterns, and work to build something new.  Building and improving one’s home is a far better alternative to an angry outburst.  Try working on simple maintenance projects around the house to help alleviate that negative energy.

Regular physical activity lowers risk for heart disease.

Everyone knows that regular physical activity is good for the heart, but that truth works two ways.  Regular physical activity does more than just improve one’s physical health; it enhances the flow of endorphins in the brain.

Increased natural chemicals in the brain will result in a more relaxed and calm demeanor.  Keep the paint fresh and the shudders straightened for a heightened sense of self and a healthier outlook on tomorrow.

Family bonding builds memories.

Regular home improvements provide the opportunity to create long-lasting memories with family and friends.  Father’s and sons, mother’s and daughters should have plenty of time to spend together without ever leaving home.

Repaint the living room together or redesign a bedroom.  Either way, a homeowner’s work is never done, so do not be afraid to share the experience with the whole family.

Lower stress levels help us live longer.

Consistent and relentless high-stress levels can kill a person. High stress can lead to heart problems, muscle pain, and random anger outbursts.  Studies have proven that regular physical activity and acquiring a valuable, hands-on trade will help a person to keep focused.  Idle hands truly are a devil’s playground.  A productive craft forces us to take a deep breath and works as a form of meditation.

Building and fixing things raises self-confidence.

Building upon the previous tip, the sense of accomplishment reaped from completing a home remodel or upgrade is invaluable to a person’s health.  Self-confidence is directly related to the durability of our physical selves.  If we sit around feeling sorry for ourselves all the time, we will remain in that negative state of being.


Anna Johansson

Anna is a freelance writer and researcher from the Olympia, WA area who loves to obsess about weird topics and then write about them. When she isn't writing, she is outside on her bike and comtemplating her eventual trip to graduate school.

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Anna Johansson

Anna is a freelance writer and researcher from the Olympia, WA area who loves to obsess about weird topics and then write about them. When she isn't writing, she is outside on her bike and comtemplating her eventual trip to graduate school.

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