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7 Tips for Maintaining Your New Home

7 Tips for Maintaining Your New Home

Building a new home is an investment, and just like a brand new car, new homes require proper routine maintenance to make sure you get the most out of them! Here are just a few things that you can do in order to keep your new home in tip top shape:


Create a Maintenance Schedule


Creating a regular maintenance schedule early on when you build a home can ensure that you get the most of appliances and hardware. If you're unsure of where to even begin, we have recommended seasonal maintenance checklists available on our blog!


Know Maintenance Professionals You Can Count On


Having a list of numbers handy for specific home maintenance tasks (including a plumber, electrician, and HVAC technician) can make it easier when a job needs to be completed and you may be unsure how to complete it yourself.


Inspect Your Homes Exterior


While this is especially crucial before winter, inspecting the exterior of your new home can ensure small problems don’t turn into bigger ones! Make sure to repair any exterior paint that needs attention, clean and caulk any necessary windows, and apply appropriate weather stripping.


Repair Energy Leaks


Small cracks in doors and windows can cause your HVAC unit to work harder due to loss of heat/air in your home. Repairing all window and door leaks helps create a more energy efficient home and keeps your energy bills from increasing too!


Change the Batteries


One of the most essential components of home maintenance is making sure your new home is safe, and that starts with your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Routine battery checks can help you ensure these alerts are working as intended. It's a simple step, and frankly, the only reason homeowners don't do it is because they just forget.


Maintain a Consistent and Comfortable Climate


While climate control in your home may seem like a matter of personal preference, it also makes a difference on your home maintenance. Even if you prefer to keep the air conditioning off in the summer, the humidity can actually damage your hardwood floors and paint, especially over time.


Change Your Air Filters Regularly


Changing your air filters regularly is one of the best things you can do for your overall air quality and your furnace. It's recommended to change your air filters regularly even if the labels state they can last longer.






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