The perks of a new home won’t last forever. You may enjoy the nice new look, the brand new feel, the vivid colors, the crisp movement of everything inside and outside your home, but if you don’t continue to maintain your home it will drop dramatically in value. It’s always a good idea to try and keep up the value of your home as time passes by.
You can do various things to ensure that your home stays looking and feeling brand new, no matter how comfortable you and your family get in it. It will also allow you to get more money for your home if you decide that you want to put it up for sale in the next few years or so.
Pay attention to heating and cooling:
- Remember to change the furnace filter every three months. It helps to keep the house’s air distribution system working well.
- Clean the filters and ducts, in order to keep the atmosphere free of dust, moisture and allergens. That will help to keep the air inside the house healthy and fresh, and keeps the furnace’s life extended and less energy-consuming.
- Every 2 to 3 years, you should ensure that you clean your ducts and carpets as well.
Focus on your home’s drainage:
- Ensure that the rain and other water sources are directed away from the home’s foundation to ensure that its structure stays strong.
- Inspect, clean and repair the gutters, downspouts and the watershed and drainage design of the house.
- Make sure that any plants you have around are situated at least 18 inches away from the foundation, to ensure that their roots don’t damage the foundation.
Turn your attention to the roofing and siding:
- Check for any damages like cracks and voids in the finishes that may lead to leaks and various other water problems. Do this semi-annually.
- Repair any of the problems you find in your roof and siding to ensure that you don’t end up with moisture damage to your roof or other structures.
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