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So you've purchased your first home. Today we're going to talk about maintaining a home after you purchased it. What should you think about first? Here are the maintenance projects I suggest you do as soon as you move into the home.
1. Change the locks. Always do this, even if the seller says they just changed them. I'd change them again anyway because Aunt Susie might have an extra key or Bob the neighbor down the street might have one.
2. Check all of your filters. Check the filters on your heating and air system and water system to make sure they're clean. If needed, replace any old filters.
3. Check the caulking around windows and doors. Even though your home checked out at closing, caulking is always a maintenance item to keep an eye on.
4. Add insulation to your water heater and pipes. Your pipes and water heater can always use a little extra insulation to be a little more efficient and lower your heating and cooling bills.
"Always change the locks, even if the seller says they already have."
5. Install a programmable thermostat. This will also lower your utility bills. It's a great value-adding item if you do sell again.
6. Clean your refrigerator coils and dryer vent. Lots of dust and lint can accumulate behind your fridge and in your dryer vent. Those can both be fire hazards, so getting them clean right away is very important.
7. Extend your downspouts away from your house. It's the best way to keep water away from your home and flooding the basement.
8. Double check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. We just assume those things work; although your home inspector probably checked them out, there's time to make sure between your home inspection and you moving in.
If you'd like a complete list of all the things to maintain your home, I am more than delighted to send you more information. Contact me at charlottemabryteam.com. If you have suggestions on topics, send me an email and I'd be glad to cover them for you. I hope you have a fantastic day and I look forward to seeing you back here next time.
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