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Home Maintenance · March 3, 2022

Home Maintenance Tips: How to Keep Your Home in Top Condition 

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It’s no secret that homeownership comes with a lot of responsibility. Between mowing the lawn, cleaning the gutters, and fixing that leaky tap, it sometimes feels like there’s never enough time to get it all done. 

However, taking annual and monthly maintenance tasks to take care of your home is essential for many reasons. Not only does it make it look nice, but it can also help to increase its resale value. In addition, it’s vital to maintain your home to protect your investment. 

Fortunately, plenty of home maintenance tips can help make life a little easier and keep your home in great shape. Let’s begin. 

Why Regular Home Maintenance is Worth it 

No one wants to live in a home that is dusty and might fall apart. That’s why, while we all enjoy spending time in our homes, it’s important to remember that they need regular maintenance, just like any other piece of property. 

Here are reasons why investing in keeping your home in good condition is worthwhile.  

  1. Saves money in the long run

As a homeowner, it’s essential to keep your home in top condition, in both the interior and exterior. Routine maintenance is an excellent approach to prevent problems from arising first since it allows you to solve minor concerns before they become major ones. You will save money on damages and repairs for every penny invested in preventive maintenance.  

  1. Increase longevity on appliances

Regularly doing home maintenance extends the life of items such as your HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system and appliances. Remember, home appliances such as a power washer, refrigerator, etc., can be expensive yet essential for day-to-day life. As a result, you can avoid buying new refrigerator coils and stoves by vacuuming them and cleaning them with the necessary cleaning products.   

  1. Raise the value of your property

Home values are influenced by the market and what you do to the property. But, you can still have a significant impact on the worth of your home by keeping it in good repair. When it’s time to resell your house, potential buyers will note that it’s been well-maintained from repairs and renovations.   

  1. Give comfortable living

Keeping your home means a better feel and look now and in the future, from sprucing up the paint to repairing scratches and scrapes on surfaces. You’ll feel a lot better living in it as a result.  

Helpful Maintenance Tips for Every Season 

Here are some of our favourite tips for keeping your home in shape.  

Winter Maintenance Checklist 

Whether you like it or not, this season is something for which you must prepare your home. The following are a few tasks to assist you in getting ready for the chilly season: 

  • Keep your gutters clean.
  • Service your furnace or boiler.
  • Invest in a better heating system.
  • If you use a wood stove or a fireplace for heat, have your chimney cleaned. 
  • Identify trees that could endanger your home or safety in the event of significant snowfall or strong winds. 
  • Check if your leafblower, snowblower or plow truck is up to the task. 
  • Inspect the basement for leaks. 
  • After a storm, inspect the roof, outdoor taps, and downspouts for damage. 
  • Drains in sinks, tubs, showers, refrigerator and freezer coils should all be cleaned.  

 Spring Maintenance Checklist 

Spring is a fantastic time to do some maintenance tasks that will help keep your home in shape.  

  • Check your roof or gutters for any damaged or missing tiles. 
  • Trim back any shrubs or trees that are close to your home. 
  • Get rid of yard debris.
  • Check the plumbing and pipes outside. 
  • Replace any air filters in your system. 
  • Window screens should be cleaned and inspected for any damage. 

 Summer Maintenance Checklist 

It’s tempting to take a laid-back attitude toward everything in the summer, including home maintenance. So get started on your summer house upkeep right away with these home maintenance tasks. 

  • Check the status of your water supply.
  • Test sprinklers. 
  • Examine ground fault circuit interrupter.
  • Fix the garden. 
  • Check inside pipes. 
  • Clean, inspect, and rotate ceiling fans. 
  • Check door hinges. 

 Autumn Maintenance Checklist 

Enjoy bringing early autumn ideas to life and remodelling your home in preparation for arguably the most beautiful season of the year. Here are some of our home maintenance checklist or repair suggestions: 

  • Examine the fireplace for any damage or risks, then clean.
  • Replace smoke and carbon monoxide detectors batteries.
  • Make sure the carpets are clean. 
  • Repair driveway and pathway cracks and gaps. 
  • Replace drafty, outdated windows with newer, more energy-efficient counterparts. 
  • Using exterior paint, touch up the exterior paintwork, siding and trim. 
  • Inspect the roof for leaks and missing loose or broken tiles or shingles. 
  • Remove debris from gutters and downspouts. 
  • Before the holidays, make sure all of your major appliances are in working order. 
  • Examine cords and wires for frayed ends. 
  • Remove lint from the dryer vent with a vacuum. 
  • Check for leaks in the heating system.  

 Make Your Home Ready For the Next Season 

Maintaining your home annually or twice a year is essential as a homeowner. Now that you have a few tips to help keep your home in tip top condition, it’s time to get started!  

 Keep it nice looking and functioning well for years to come — as well as enjoying the benefits. 

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