New Years Resolutions for Home Owners

We meet clients every day who never expected to be moving! Many things in life disrupt our "staying in our home 'til they carry me out'" mentality- new babies, death, divorce, re-marriage, job changes and health problems. One way to be prepared for the unexpected is to keep your home in top shape so that when the time comes unexpectedly, you can be ready.

1. Have your heating and air conditioning systems cleaned and serviced each year- the heat in the fall and the air conditioning in the spring. If you have a service contract, you will be first in line for repairs if you have a breakdown on the first hot or cold day of the year.
2. Have your roof checked every few years and have the gutters cleaned at least once a year. Be sure to check that the downspouts are in good order and lead water away from the house to prevent water leaking into your basement.
3. Have a yearly termite inspection as the little critters are active in our area!
4. Clear the clutter out on a regular basis. If you haven't used something in five years, you will likely not use it. If you haven't opened a box in ten years, you don't need it. Forget about saving it "for the kids". They don't want it!
5. Check the caulking in the bathrooms to prevent water damage below.
6. Make improvements you will enjoy while you are in your home.
7. Replace kitchen appliances using the same color scheme. Upgrade as you go along.