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Essential Long Term Investments To Make In Your Home

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April 29, 2016 by Theresa Smith 6 Comments

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A home is always a significant investment. We will have invested financially in our home and worked hard to save our money. We will have invested time, energy, and effort into making it comfortable for ourselves and our families. In the lives of many people, maintaining a home commands a lot of their energy and attention. As a result, it can be hugely disheartening for our home to fall into disrepair. Some setbacks and problems are perhaps inevitable and can often be easily solved. But a sudden, unexpected problem that requires immediate attention can be a huge financial shock. It can eat into our savings, ruin vacation plans, or cause us to have to take out a loan. But many people don’t realize that some of the most common problems are preventable. With attention to detail and effective long term maintenance, many of the most major problems can be prevented or avoided. Read on to discover the investments you should make in the long-term care of your home.

 

Fix Your Roof

 

The roof of the home is often overlooked. Physically, because it is rarely in our main field of vision, it simply doesn’t occur to us to have it checked. Unless there is a visible leakage problem or a draft, the state of our roof may never even cross our minds. But if we wait to act until a problem occurs, much of the damage can already have been done. Even if we don’t have to deal with something as serious as a leak, a faulty roof can waste hundreds of dollars of heat and energy. We should have our roof assessed and repaired to ensure the very best in energy efficiency. The state of our roof affects how effectively we can heat our home. This in turn affects situations like damp and weather damage. Whatever climate we live in, a roof that is fit for purpose is an essential home investment.

 

Ensure Good Drainage and Water Supply

 

Water is essential in all aspects of life and the home. Our kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room all require a good supply of water and effective drainage. Problems in the pipes may not become visible until a costly repair is need immediately. Try to preempt anything major and have your drainage and sewer systems fully assessed. It doesn’t always have to be destructive and inconvenient either. Many companies offer trenchless pipe repair, meaning that excessive digging and disruption is avoided. Damp or water problems can severely damage the walls and foundation of your home. If you’re planning to sell, it will negatively affect the value. And if you’re planning to stay, it can become unlivable. Don’t take the risk. Have an assessment and make several small repairs before a giant, stressful one is needed.

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Invest In Windows
The quality of our windows can have several repercussions for our house. Well-maintained windows create an impression of a well-maintained home. They are essential for good security and even energy efficiency. Our heating bills can skyrocket if our windows are not properly sealed, for example. Good windows will keep your home safe and keep energy bills down.

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Filed Under: Around the House Tagged With: home, home maintenance, investments, roof, windows

Comments

  1. ANN*H says

    May 11, 2016 at 7:39 pm

    I think these are all very good tips to remember to keep your house in good shape. I try and keep up with any repairs that need done so if I ever decide to sell my house a lot of it will already be done.
    Thanks for all the tips and hints

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  2. Edna Williams says

    May 13, 2016 at 3:08 pm

    I love your tips! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  3. RT says

    May 22, 2016 at 6:37 pm

    Good tips. Our dishwasher had a water leak and damaged our floor. It was a slow leak from a part on the dishwasher that cracked. It was a newer dishwasher too. So in addition to a new dishwasher we had a HUGE floor repair cost. Now we have installed a water leakage sensor, which I highly recommend!

    Reply
  4. Marissa Womack says

    May 30, 2016 at 12:56 pm

    I will keep this is mind, just in case. 😉

    Reply
  5. August says

    June 5, 2016 at 12:34 pm

    There’s apparently a bundle to know about it.
    I assume you made certain nice points in attributes also.

    Reply

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