New homes can be scary. But when you take the time to think about it and plan ahead, maintaining a home is easier than you think a manageable mix of experience and common sense. Here are five skills that will help maintain your new home for years to come. Fixing A Toilet It's not as daunting as it sounds. Just remember that toilets work with gravity the water wants to flow freely. Don't be afraid to open that tank up and adjust the floater and valves as needed. Occasionally run the water (flush … [Read more...]
The Top Home Maintenance Mistake’s You Must Avoid
If you own a home, you understand just how important it is to take care of it. Even though a lot of people think that if it isn't broken you should not fix it, that doesn't mean you should not take care of it. Take a look at a few of the top home maintenance mistakes you need to avoid, and do not let your home fall into a state of disrepair. Allowing The Dyer Lint To Build Up Do not allow the dryer lint to build up. Allowing the dryer lint to build up can dramatically increase your chances of … [Read more...]
Increase Your Home’s Value By Handling Minor Repairs
A house is an investment, and it is important to treat it as such. Homeowners must capitalize on the value of their homes when they go to sell them. One of the best ways to do so is to handle minor repairs before listing the house. Minor repairs do not take that long, so homeowners don't have to worry about delaying their timeline. Furthermore, they are not that expensive to fix, but they can have a significant impact on the value of the home. Why is this the case? Repair Broken Items in Rooms … [Read more...]
Maintain A Home’s Value With These Helpful Home Maintenance Tips
A home is an investment, so it is important to treat it as such. The best time to capitalize on a home's value is when it is sold. Therefore, it is important to take care of it with some simple home maintenance tips. There is a common misconception that if something is working well, it does not need to be fixed; however, it is always better to prevent problems from happening than to fix them after they have appeared. The average homeowner should spend between one and four percent of a … [Read more...]
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