Purchasing a home is a significant milestone in anyone’s life. Owning a home is costly, whether you have a mortgage or not. Experts recommend that we set aside 1% of the house’s annual costs for repairs per year. So, if you spent $200,000 on a new home, set aside $2,000 per year to maintain it. You may not use all of this money in some years. Other costs, on the other hand, can easily exceed $2,000. As a result, make sure you save the required amount each year and keep it in a separate account for emergencies. And, you never know when unforeseen maintenance costs will occur.
Pest infestation
Pests in and around your home are not only enough to make anyone feel itchy, but they’re highly unsanitary too! Getting rid of pests should be your first priority, but here are some tips to help prevent infestation in the first place (or further infestations). Most of the time, simple measures can be taken to avoid infestation:
Fix any appliances or pipes that are leaking;
Planting trees or bushes too close to the house is not a good idea;
Declutter your house and garden;
To keep ants at bay, keep your food in airtight containers.
Keep the floors clean and vacuumed on a regular basis.
Maintain a clean and locked trash can.
Inspect the walls and base for cracks and gaps, and seal them as soon as possible if you find any.
Remember that it’s always best to call pest control to remove any pests to make sure they’re gone for good.
Replacing or repairing your roof
Time, weather, and lack of maintenance could cause your roof to become compromised. Because of this, rainfall can easily seep through the gaps in your tiles, causing damage to your home that could end up costing thousands of dollars.
A roof’s lifetime should be between 20 and 50 years, depending on the materials used to construct it, the weather, and the standard of installation. Look for water stains or other leak signs on the attic ceiling. Inspect the roof for missing or damaged shingles and tiles. If you’re not sure what to look for, hire a professional roofing company to assess your home and make any repairs needed.
Removing mold
Finally, mold thrives in damp conditions, where it can find organic materials to feed on. Window frames, drywall, insulation, and even flooring are examples of such areas. Mold will affect your health in addition to causing damage to your house. Iindoor mold exposure can result in a variety of respiratory problems, including shortness of breath, cough, and, in some cases, asthma.
Depending on the size of the infected area, mold removal will cost thousands of dollars. You could fix the issue for less than $500 if you clean it right away. Monitor the moisture levels inside your home to prevent mold — they shouldn’t be higher than 50% during the day. If you see tiny spots on hard surfaces that appear to be mold, you can clean them with a bleach solution (1 cup of laundry bleach in 1 gallon of water).
Purchasing a home is a significant milestone in anyone’s life. Owning a home is costly, whether you have a mortgage or not. Experts recommend that we set aside 1% of the house’s annual costs for repairs per year. So, if you spent $200,000 on a new home, set aside $2,000 per year to maintain it. You may not use all of this money in some years. Other costs, on the other hand, can easily exceed $2,000. As a result, make sure you save the required amount each year and keep it in a separate account for emergencies. And, you never know when unforeseen maintenance costs will occur.
Pest infestation
Pests in and around your home are not only enough to make anyone feel itchy, but they’re highly unsanitary too! Getting rid of pests should be your first priority, but here are some tips to help prevent infestation in the first place (or further infestations). Most of the time, simple measures can be taken to avoid infestation:
Remember that it’s always best to call pest control to remove any pests to make sure they’re gone for good.
Replacing or repairing your roof
Time, weather, and lack of maintenance could cause your roof to become compromised. Because of this, rainfall can easily seep through the gaps in your tiles, causing damage to your home that could end up costing thousands of dollars.
A roof’s lifetime should be between 20 and 50 years, depending on the materials used to construct it, the weather, and the standard of installation. Look for water stains or other leak signs on the attic ceiling. Inspect the roof for missing or damaged shingles and tiles. If you’re not sure what to look for, hire a professional roofing company to assess your home and make any repairs needed.
Removing mold
Finally, mold thrives in damp conditions, where it can find organic materials to feed on. Window frames, drywall, insulation, and even flooring are examples of such areas. Mold will affect your health in addition to causing damage to your house. Iindoor mold exposure can result in a variety of respiratory problems, including shortness of breath, cough, and, in some cases, asthma.
Depending on the size of the infected area, mold removal will cost thousands of dollars. You could fix the issue for less than $500 if you clean it right away. Monitor the moisture levels inside your home to prevent mold — they shouldn’t be higher than 50% during the day. If you see tiny spots on hard surfaces that appear to be mold, you can clean them with a bleach solution (1 cup of laundry bleach in 1 gallon of water).
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