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Tips and Tricks for Home Maintenance Whether You’re Looking to Sell or Not

October 14, 2019 by Adrienne Hughes 1 Comment

It’s spooky to think about the home maintenance habits some owners haven’t let go of. Habits that may actually be hurting their property and their pocketbook. They may be surprised to find that the smallest details can save them big money in the long run. No tricks here, just useful tips to help you save time and money when it comes to home maintenance.

Don’t Throw Out Your Only Tub

Although walk-in showers are all the rave right now, there’s an unspoken rule that there are still home buyers out there that envision a good soak in the tub at the end of a long day. Leave at least one bathtub in the house, or create a spa-like combo in the master bathroom that gives them the option of both shower and tub.

Avoid Dumping Starchy Foods Down the Disposal

Garbage disposals are meant to withstand a lot but, if you want yours to last longer avoid putting starchy foods down the drain. Potatoes, rice, and even oatmeal are common culprits to a non-working disposal.

Avoid Painting Exterior Brick

Believe it or not, paint can actually cause damage to your brick and mortar or even make the foundation crumble. Updating the exterior of your home doesn’t have to be a full renovation. Update shutters, paint the trim a different color, or add new landscaping. Don’t paint the brick. Once the fad has passed, it’ll be harder to get back.

Get Rid of the Outdated Thermostat

Consider installing a programmable digital thermostat to save you time and money. You can save hundreds per year by replacing the old thermostat with a more modern, eco-friendly, and economical one.

When to Water Your Grass

Most people think watering the grass in the evening because rates are often lower then, but the truth is, grass needs the sun to help evaporate excess in order to avoid fungus in your grass. Change your watering schedule to early morning when the air is cooler.

There are even more useful tips, here. If you want a comprehensive plan to help you prepare your home for sale or just looking to maintain the home you just purchased, give me a call. I’m happy to help!

Filed Under: Homeowners, Sellers Tagged With: fall home tips, home maintenance, painting exterior brick

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  1. Tyler Johnson says

    January 20, 2020 at 9:41 am

    I’m glad that you mentioned that you shouldn’t paint brick. I am thinking about getting a brick wall installed in my yard, and I thought it might be interesting to paint it. Now that I know that you shouldn’t do that, I’ll make sure to just leave it be if I do decide to get the wall.

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