Statistics indicate that a home is the most significant purchase most of us will ever make in our lives. Significant in the fact that we more than likely well spend over 2 decades to pay off, or safe up to purchase. As such, every homeowner needs to practice their due diligence when it comes to ensuring that their investment is in tip top shape throughout their ownership of it. In this post we’ll take a look at 4 things homeowners must never forget.
1) Wet/Damp Areas
Regardless if you live where it rains every day or if you live next to a dessert, chances are that you have mold spores inside your home. As is the case with every surface on earth, an abundance of mold spores lie dormant, ready to feed on the three things it needs to survive: humidity, food and water. The thing about spores is that they can literally lie dormant for years, until they get the right amount of moisture to consume and grow off of. As such, never leave a leaky pipe or bathroom fixture unattended. To avoid mold infestation in your basement, ensure that you purchase a humidifier and that it runs for at least 12 hours a day to keep it dry, which will deter mold and mildew growth.
2) Drain Sediment From Your Heater
Many people end up contacting a plumber due to the fact that their heater stopped working. While this may occur for many reasons, when it does happen it puts the homeowner in a position where they have to spend thousands of dollars. One of the most common reasons why a heater will stop working is if the owner does not drain water from it every year. The reason why this is so crucial is due to the fact that sediment settles at the bottom of the tank and builds up over time. This leads to the creation of hot spots as well as to cause the lower heating element to stop working. As such, by draining the heater on a yearly basis homeowner will be able to extend its life and lower their utility bills.
3) Forward Mail
One of the most overlooked things most California homeowners forget is to forward their mail through the post office near Downtown San Diego. Many homeowners assume that once they move into a new property and put that address on their mailbox that all mail will be forwarded to them automatically. In circumstances like these a homeowner may go months without noticing that they haven’t gotten any mail from their old magazine/newsletter subscriptions. As such, ensure that you contact the post office near Downtown San Diego and give them the details of your old and new address.
4) Lube/Inspect Older Garage Doors
Chances are that your garage door is much older than any other appliance in your house. As a home gets purchased and subsequently sold to another owner decades down the line, they may change out the fridge, stove or dishwasher. However, the same can’t be said about garage doors. As such, many homes feature a garage door system, that is 20-40 years old. The strings of the garage door can get rusty and eventually break as a result of metal fatigue. As such, never forget to lube your garage door springs as well as to inspect it for deficiencies from time to time such as loose pieces or strange noises. While this may seem silly at first glance, statistics indicate that garage door accidents are the leading cause of home-related injuries.