A Home Maintinence Checklist You Should Do Before Winter
There comes a time in the year when you have to check your house for damages brought upon by the wind, rain and snow. You have to make the fixes quickly and repair any damages to protect yourself for the months to come. Step outside and survey your house.
The best way to start looking at your house for any damages is if you look at it as if you're a stranger. Start with the entrance and take a good long look at your surroundings. Put it in your mind that you're looking at the house to purchase it. This will make you want to improve every nook and cranny of your household to sheer perfection. Having this in mind will not only make you want to perform repairs, it will also make you want to improve the overall aesthetics of the place as well. One way to boost the appeal of your house is to make the entrance more engaging and nice to look at. Repaint the porch steps and railings every year with durable paint. Wash the winter dirt and grime off the door and the door frame. Try to consider using a nice fun color that could brighten up the entrance.
Check your roof. The weather will probably have done quite a bit of damage to your roof since it's your first line of defense against the rain and the snow. There will probably be stuck leaves and figs in there which could spell out problems for you in the coming months. If moisture penetrates the roofing, your very structure can rot and mold. It is best to get rid of all these factors rather than worrying about mold eating up your home in the future. Check metal seals, roof joints and chimneys. Basically inspect every nook and cranny of the roof and allow it to breathe by taking out the junk that get stuck in between.
Now that you're done checking what's up your roof, you might want to check what's under your tiles. Check for water under the house. Rain water might have accumulated beneath the house and this could pose serious trouble for you. Eliminate the possibility of having leaks inside the house by doing some manual checking of the underside of the floor. Keep an eye out for dripping water or even water stains. If you find any problem, repair them immediately or call a professional if you are unsure of how to deal with water problems.
You also have the option to book a home inspector since there are things that can easily be overlooked. For the more difficult damages to spot, you will most likely need a home inspector. However, for simple tasks like banishing household smells, you can do the inspection yourself. Check your garbage disposal system and replace the old ones with new garbage cans and pails. Trapped moisture can easily be the cause of strange smells so it is best to eliminate them immediately before the stink sinks in.
Lastly, it is a good idea to install water saving devices if you haven't yet. Aside from repairing the damages, you should take this opportunity to install devices that will help you conserve water and electricity all throughout the year.
The best way to start looking at your house for any damages is if you look at it as if you're a stranger. Start with the entrance and take a good long look at your surroundings. Put it in your mind that you're looking at the house to purchase it. This will make you want to improve every nook and cranny of your household to sheer perfection. Having this in mind will not only make you want to perform repairs, it will also make you want to improve the overall aesthetics of the place as well. One way to boost the appeal of your house is to make the entrance more engaging and nice to look at. Repaint the porch steps and railings every year with durable paint. Wash the winter dirt and grime off the door and the door frame. Try to consider using a nice fun color that could brighten up the entrance.
Check your roof. The weather will probably have done quite a bit of damage to your roof since it's your first line of defense against the rain and the snow. There will probably be stuck leaves and figs in there which could spell out problems for you in the coming months. If moisture penetrates the roofing, your very structure can rot and mold. It is best to get rid of all these factors rather than worrying about mold eating up your home in the future. Check metal seals, roof joints and chimneys. Basically inspect every nook and cranny of the roof and allow it to breathe by taking out the junk that get stuck in between.
Now that you're done checking what's up your roof, you might want to check what's under your tiles. Check for water under the house. Rain water might have accumulated beneath the house and this could pose serious trouble for you. Eliminate the possibility of having leaks inside the house by doing some manual checking of the underside of the floor. Keep an eye out for dripping water or even water stains. If you find any problem, repair them immediately or call a professional if you are unsure of how to deal with water problems.
You also have the option to book a home inspector since there are things that can easily be overlooked. For the more difficult damages to spot, you will most likely need a home inspector. However, for simple tasks like banishing household smells, you can do the inspection yourself. Check your garbage disposal system and replace the old ones with new garbage cans and pails. Trapped moisture can easily be the cause of strange smells so it is best to eliminate them immediately before the stink sinks in.
Lastly, it is a good idea to install water saving devices if you haven't yet. Aside from repairing the damages, you should take this opportunity to install devices that will help you conserve water and electricity all throughout the year.