Home Maintenance

Lets face it, nobody really enjoys doing chores or repairs around the home. Often times, the ones that are the most important are often the most difficult and time consuming to attend to. But the reality is there are several ways to ease the pain of yearly household care by taking 3 simple steps to streamline the process year after year.

First, get to know your home. Understanding the structural, mechanical, electrical and finishing materials and equipment in your home will help you assess what’s needed on a yearly or monthly basis. You’ll be surprised by just how much information your home will tell you when you pay attention to your surroundings.

Second, do your research. The internet is a wonderful source for any homeowner looking to learn more about how their home functions. From flooring to foundations and everything else in between, the internet has got you covered. The internet can also be filled with misinformation so be sure to keep you research focused on credible sites within your local area or at least your country of residence.

Third, keep a home maintenance checklist SPECIFIC to your home. Their are excellent examples of checklists that can be found easily online or through your Home Warranty Provider (if applicable) but be sure to customize a checklist to deal with the specific characteristics of your home. For example, if your home has a pool, be sure to research pool maintenance online or through your pool installation company or supplier, items that you’ll need to maintain and include that in your custom list. Keeping an updated and tailored checklist will not only make life easier when it comes to remembering what to tackle around your home during certain seasons, it WILL save you money on costly repairs if those repair are otherwise unattended to.

Like your car, your home needs the occasional tune-up to ensure its optimal performance. Without the occasional service, it, like your car, will wear down over time and cost you significantly more to repair in the long run. Take a proactive approach to home maintenance and you’ll not only feel better about your home environment, you’ll ensure your biggest investment is providing you the best return over time.

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