Home repairs and regular maintenance can seem like a pain in the…you know what! But those small Saturday afternoon projects are more important than you may think and will have a lasting effect on the future of your home.
Houses, while strong and sturdy, need continued care to stay that way. When a leak starts it will continue to become larger and larger until eventually damaging everything around it. Without the initial repair there is nothing to stop it.
But maintenance doesn’t need to be preventative, it can also help keep your wonderful renovations looking great. For example you may have just completed the kitchen of your dreams. It is everything you have ever wanted, with beautiful cabinets, tiled floors and granite counter tops. But areas like cabinets get worn down after years of use and will eventually begin to show their age. At some point refacing the doors of the cabinets might be needed.
Another thing to consider when thinking about maintenance is a possible future move. To truly get the most for your renovation dollar, you want to get a strong return on your investment. If you are aiming to raise the resale value of your home with a renovation, neglecting small maintenance items could cause your value to slide.
Don’t take regular maintenance for granted. Staying up to date and fixing problems areas as they happen is essential to your home.
