Avoid Future Problems With These Home Maintenance Tips

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As a busy parent, it can be hard to find enough hours in the day to cover the basics of getting yourself, and the kids fed, dressed, bathed, and cared for. Being a parent is a hectic job, and days, weeks, and months can pass in the blink of an eye. In the meantime, your to-do list keeps growing. Sound familiar? This scenario of too much to do and not enough time is something pretty much every parent can relate to. 

Although being a parent is a non-stop crazy busy job, there are some jobs on that to-do list that shouldn’t be put off, and that’s home maintenance tasks. Maintaining your property will not only help it to stay looking great, but it will also make it a healthier place to live too. Keeping your home well-maintained doesn’t need to be hugely expensive or time-consuming necessarily. The issue is that if it isn’t maintained, then you may find that the repair jobs are both time-consuming and costly. Here are some of the ways that you can help take care of your home and ensure that it is well-maintained:

Take Care of Your Air

Your air conditioning is an item that you don’t want to be without over the summer months. Getting an air conditioning service is vital to keep it running when you need it most. Be sure to get your air conditioning unit regularly serviced, and call out a professional if you think it may not be running right. Doing this should help it to stay working, and most importantly keeping the temperature in your home comfortable for your family.

Don’t Ignore Leaks

If you notice a leak in your home, don’t be tempted to ignore it, even if it seems pretty small. It is always best to get it checked out before it turns into a bigger leak that you can’t ignore. A continual leak is not only a waste of water, but it could also be causing damage to your home. Persistent leaks can cause rot and damp, so make sure that you double-check the area that the leak has been landing on for signs of water damage. 

Check Your Guttering

Guttering that hasn’t been maintained can cause significant problems for properties over time. Every so often, it is essential to have your gutters cleaned, as they get clogged up with dirt and debris, such as leaves and twigs. This is especially the case after stormy weather, or if you have trees close to your home. 

A gutter which is clogged up cannot do its job effectively, and you may find rainwater cascading down the side of your house, which has spilled over from the gutter. This can lead to problems such as damp on the interior walls. Water overflowing from the gutter can also cause leaks in basements. 

It’s useful to get a professional around to clean your gutters, but if you plan to do it yourself, make sure that you take all necessary safety precautions.

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Kori is a late diagnosed autistic/ADHD mom. She is currently located in Albany, NY where she is raising a neurodiverse family. Her older daughter is non-speaking autistic (and also has ADHD and Anxiety) and her youngest daughter is HSP/Gifted. A blogger, podcaster, writer, product creator, and coach; Kori shares autism family life- the highs, lows, messy, and real. Kori brings her own life experiences as an autistic woman combined with her adventures in momming to bring you the day-to-day of her life at home. Kori is on a mission to empower moms of autistic children to make informed parenting decisions with confidence and conviction.

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