Courtesy of Dwyer Team

Replacing unoriginal or builder-grade fixtures in your home can help you feel like you're turning your house into a home that you're proud of and feel comfortable in. The majority of the following projects can be done yourself over the course of a few minutes or hours (depending on your skill and the task at hand.) If you're not up to a DIY project, you can always consult a friend or family member that is handy or hire a professional. 10 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE PERSONAL

1. Upgrade your interior door handles 2. Install new showerheads 3. Replace toilet seats with soft-close ones 4. Change up the cabinet hardware

5. Invest in a smart thermostat 6. Install curved shower rods

7. Add motion sensor lights in the pantry and closets 8. Replace light bulbs so they're all the same brightness throughout the house 9. Replace light fixtures with new ones 10. Invest in fancy furnace vent covers that match your decor.

What do you call a small pepper in the fall? A little chili! Unbe-leaf-ably Funny October Jokes

Did you know that October is a heartbreaker? It's the month everyone falls for every year!

What do you call someone who imitates your fall centerpiece? A cornucopier!

Why did the tree giggle? It heard acorn-y joke!

What do you call a bear in the autumn rain? A drizzly bear!

OCTOBER THEMED WORD UNSCRAMBLE

1. NGIKSAHTVING

6. UAONDLCR

2. OLESTNEK

7. NGAEOR

3. UTCESMO

8. UUNAMT

4. DCYNA

9. NOLEHAWLE

5. UNMKPPI

10. EWAERTS

9. HALLOWEEN 10. SWEATER

7. ORANGE 8. AUTUMN

5. PUMPKIN 6. CAULDRON

3. COSTUME 4. CANDY

1. THANKSGIVING 2. SKELETON

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