For first-time homeowners, maintaining your new house can become overwhelming. Usually, an apartment’s staff members maintain the building, lawns, plumbing systems, and more. Since you’ll have to do this yourself, here’s what you need to know as a homeowner.
Simple Fixes
There are a few simple fixes you should know around the house. Clogged or running toilets are usually easy to fix with a plunger and by adjusting the flush valve assembly, which is the part you see after removing the top of the toilet tank. Another maintenance tip is to clean your refrigerator coils regularly. If you need to unplug the fridge, pull it away from the wall and find the coils (usually located under the fridge). You can use a vacuum to easily clean dirt and dust so that your fridge will function properly. After you finish, always remember to plug the refrigerator back into the wall. Before hiring a professional to install a new sink or paint a wall, see if it’s easier to do it yourself.
Spring Cleaning
Of course, cleaning is an important part of any household. To keep your house in tip-top shape, you need to schedule a time to clean the showers, bathrooms, kitchens, floors, carpets, cabinets, etc. If you clean regularly, you’ll be surprised how much time you save in the future. It’s easier to clean a stove once a week instead of scrubbing off the grime after a few months. When cleaning, make sure you use products that are safe for the house and don’t damage anything. For example, when cleaning your living room, you want to avoid any furniture upholstery cleaning mistakes so that your items will last for many years.
Landscaping
Landscaping brings a sense of beauty and elegance to any home. You can add vitality to your lawn and backyard with flowers, shrubs, vines, a green lawn, a garden, and more. In addition, remember to purchase a lawnmower since you will need to trim the grass yourself.
One at a Time
Especially with larger houses, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the tasks that add up every week. The key is to do one project at a time until you finish it and then move on to the next. A common mistake many homeowners make is starting multiple projects and never finishing them.
These points explained what you need to know as a homeowner. These are just a few basic examples of small tasks you can do around the house. But always remember to bring in a professional for any larger projects that require an expert.
About the Publisher
Bo Kauffmann is a residential real estate agent with over 18 yrs experience in helping buyers and sellers achieve their goals. Inducted into the REMAX Hall of Fame in 2010 and receiving the REMAX Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019, Bo has sold over 500 houses and condos in the Greater Winnipeg market. He is an accredited buyer representative (A.B.R.) and a Luxury Home Marketing Specialist.
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