Sometimes, maintaining your home can feel like a full time job. You fix one thing and then another problem crops up. But, it doesn’t have to be that way. Whether you like it or not, maintenance on your property is something that has to be done to prevent worse things from happening. With that in mind, here are some home maintenance tips to help you check things off your list.
Trim trees
If you’ve got a lot of trees in your garden, it’s important to keep an eye on them. Trees grow pretty quickly, so you don’t want to take your eye off the ball. If a tree gets too big, it risks falling down which could not only damage your home but the people you love too. Take the time to assess your trees and give them a trim every few months. If you have particularly large trees, consider calling a tree surgeon to cut them right back. While this might be a cost you want to avoid, the alternative doesn’t bear thinking about.
Control pests
Pests are not just an annoyance, they’re unsightly and unsanitary. Make sure you regularly check your home for signs of pests. Look for signs like nests, ant trails, holes in wood, droppings, and chewed debris around your home and garden. If you find any signs at all, take action immediately. There might be some pests like rats and mice that you can control yourself, but your best option is to call in experts like Terminix to come and get rid of them. Not only can you rest assured the pests will be gone, they can also prevent them from coming back too.
Clean drains
Drains are often forgotten about because they’re underneath the surface of your property. That is, until something goes wrong with them. However, you can prevent the need to call a professional to fix any problems with your drains by cleaning them every now and then. At least once a year, take the time to clear any debris from them and give them a good clean. Not only will doing this prevent any costly repairs, removing organic matter also helps keep pests away too. It might not be a nice job, but it’s one that needs doing if you don’t want an expensive repair bill!
Clear gutters
People habitually clean their gutters during the fall after leaves have fallen. And while that’s a good idea, you should actually clean your gutters at least once per season. One bad storm could blow in leaves and debris and block your guttering. When your gutters are blocked, it threatens the infrastructure of your property. Not only that, it could lead to water seeping into your walls which will cause mold and weaken your home that way too. Don’t put it off!
Change lighting
Finally, change the outdoor lighting on your property to help keep away flying insects. If you want to save some money, consider switching to solar powered lighting to keep pests away and light up your garden nicely.
