Eight Obscure Home Upgrades You Didn't Know You Needed

When it comes to home upgrades there are always a lot of obvious targets—whether you’re looking for affordable changes with a big impact, DIY renos that don’t require a lifetime of construction experience, or energy-smart changes that will save you money (and, possibly, the world). But there are some home upgrades that aren’t commonly thought of, that can nonethless have a huge impact on your enjoyment of your property.

Flapperless toilets

Your standard toilet—no matter how fancy—most likely uses a flapper-style mechanism.