The Ultimate Guide to Home Maintenance and Repair: Blogs around home repair and maintenance

There’s no such thing as a free lunch. That’s something you might have heard at some point in your life, and it certainly holds when it comes to home repair. There is no such thing as maintenance-free appliances or a never-ending warranty on your water heater. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t get the most out of your devices or protect your home from damage (and save money in the long run). Knowing what you need to do and how to do it can help ensure you stay comfortable and don’t end up paying far more than what is needed. 

Drains Need To Be Cleaned Out

The sooner you deal with any slow-moving drains, the better. You may use a wire hanger or clog removing tool instead of drain cleaner, which can damage the pipes in your house.

Examine the Window and Door Seals

Take the time to examine the seals around your windows and doors at least once or twice a year. If your house isn’t adequately insulated, you’ll have to use more energy to keep it comfortable, which will put a strain on your thermostat.

Touch Up the Paint

The truth is, when it comes to buying a home, most of us make our decisions based on the outside. So, when painting the exterior of your home, you’ll get a boost in curb appeal, as well as protection against moisture and wood decay.

Investing in a new coat of paint for your home’s exterior might be pricey, but it’s worth it when it comes time to sell.

Clean the Outside Unit of Your Air Conditioner

It’s a good idea to clean your outdoor air conditioner during spring and autumn yard chores.

By hand, use a soft brush attachment from your vacuum to remove big pieces of trash and filth, then spray off loose material with the hose. Less wasted energy and a longer lifetime are the results of keeping your air conditioner clean and debris-free.

 Maintain Your Roof

Most homeowners fear having to replace their roof, but by taking care of the current one, you can extend its useful life. Repairing roof problems will also improve the efficiency of the home’s heating and cooling systems and prevent water damage from leaking through the roof.

Refrigerator Coils Need To Be Cleaned

To maintain your refrigerator functioning smoothly, you should include cleaning out the coils to your bi-annual thorough clean. You may remove the cover and suck away the dust and particles by simply removing the bottom of the fridge.

So take heart; your home is not as broken as you thought. There’s a lot you can do on your own, and it will feel great to accomplish the small things in life regularly. Prevention is better than cure for home maintenance so take care of the small things when you can!