Top Tips for Consistent Maintenance For A Cozy Home

As a homeowner you’ll need to invest time and money into your cozy home on a regular basis. Many homeowners fail to realise how important regular maintenance is until it’s too late. Some simply focus on the interior of their home, some prefer their gardens more. 

Keeping your home in great shape means focusing on maintenance and upkeep. Both the inside and outside need regular check ups and repairs to deal with the test of time and any damage caused by the weather. The good news is that there is always something you can do to make your home more appealing all year long.

Whatever the case in your situation, it’s important to be consistent with your home maintenance, so let’s take a look at some of the ways in which you can ensure your cozy home is well maintained.

Exterior maintenance: Apply a lick of paint

First impressions really do matter, especially when it comes to the exterior of your cozy home. If it’s been a while since your home has been painted, or you want to add some great curb appeal to your home, then consider giving the exterior of your home a lick of paint. Not only will your home instantly look more appealing, but it will help keep moisture away from your walls and prevent damp or mould. Alternatively, make your front door or garage door look like new with a striking coat of paint.

Cozy home interior maintenance: Maintain appliances

Take time to clean and maintain the appliances you use in your cozy home. For example, the major appliances you use regularly such as the fridge, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble drier could all benefit from being cleaned to help keep them in tip top working order.

Exterior maintenance: Trim back trees

Trees are beautiful until they become a health and safety hazard. If you have trees near or around your home, it’s important to maintain them regularly, especially if you have branches that are hanging low or near your home. Trimming back branches over your roof will help prevent any damage to your home if you get some bad weather. It will also help prevent pests from accessing your roof. Get a professional company to trim back large trees or branches for your safety.

Interior maintenance: Check your HVAC

Your HVAC plays a huge role in controlling the temperature in your home, and that’s why it’s important to maintain it well. Your HVAC will work its best when the filters are clean and free of dust and debris. Take the time to make sure they are cleaned on a regular basis, and replace them often to make sure that not only are you getting the cleanest air possible, but you’re also not wasting money on heating and cooling your home.

Exterior maintenance: Clear your gutters

If your gutters are clogged it can cause many problems for your home, including foundation damage and pests like mosquitoes and other insects. Take the time to clear your gutters once a season to prevent this from happening. If you do discover pests, call out a mosquito pest control service as soon as possible for your health and safety. To prevent further problems with leaves and debris clogging up your gutters, you could consider having gutter guards installed.

Interior maintenance: Keep your cozy house clean

Keep your cozy house in good condition by cleaning it regularly. Not only will it ensure it’s a pleasant environment to live in, but it could also help you spot potential problems before they take hold. For example, pay attention to areas in your home that are prone to moisture, as they could potentially become areas affected by mold.

Exterior maintenance: Seasonal inspections

Make time to conduct seasonal inspections of the exterior of your cozy home to identify any issues before they cause unwanted hassle or damage. Good checks to do include checking your roof for any loose tiles, looking at the foundation of the building to see if there are any cracks and ensuring that any cables or wires are in good order.

This list isn’t exhaustive, but it’s a great place to start. Your home will have its own set of needs that you need to concentrate on. Creating a home maintenance checklist is a great way of keeping on top of all of the odd jobs you need to do around the home. Doing this helps keep your home cleaner, safer, and healthier for you to live in.

By Rachel.