The Keys to Practical Home Maintenance

“Confidence is in the preparation. Everything else is beyond your control.”- Richard Cline

The best maintenance keeps it a home.

Maintaining a home can be hard. Some say that its a task that should be left to a professional.

According to the US Census Bureau, the average American spends around $1,408 a month to maintain a home’s insurance, taxes, and utility bills. This figure can seem quite daunting for the ordinary working man. However, it can become manageable through proper planning.

Home maintenance is an essential task for every homeowner. It makes sure that your investment in your home’s fixtures, structures, and improvements are protected. It can sound like a hassle, but keep in mind, the better you maintain your home, the longer it will last. Nicely maintained homes can fetch higher prices or even boost the value in the property market, depending on its condition.

Practical reasons why you should keep up on your maintenance:

It costs cheaper to prevent something from being broken than to have something broken fixed.
It only takes one thing to go wrong before it affects the rest. A hole in the roof can lead to cracks, water damage, and before you know it, the issues will multiply.
It can add value to your home. A well-maintained house can fetch a higher price once you sell it.
It’s probably the most expensive asset you have. Thus, you have to cherish it and make it last as long as you can.

FURTHER READING
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/analysis/how-to-wisely-reinvest-in-your-house-to-fetch-a-higher-price-or-rent/articleshow/10280004.cms?from=mdr
https://www.choicehomewarranty.com/home-cost-statistics/
https://organisemyhouse.com/house-maintenance/

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