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DIY or Call a Pro How To Decide
Amy Newcomer • Jul 30, 2022
After buying the home of your dreams, taking care of small repairs yourself is a great way to take care of your budget. There are many easy home maintenance tasks that only take 10 to 15 minutes to complete, and they can save you a lot of money versus calling a pro. Other half-day, full-day and weekend projects can be a blast as a family, and they let you customize your décor to your personality.
Great DIY Projects
Here are a few DIY projects that rock for money savings:
- Painting rooms
- Caulking tubs
- Replacing faucets and other fixtures
- Patching drywall
- Installing light fixtures
- Washing exterior siding
- Weatherproofing your windows
- Cleaning or changing an A/C filter
How do you know when it’s time to call a pro? When it comes to whole-system issues, you may want to contact an expert. If your HVAC unit is making a strange noise, for example, it’s a good idea to contact a repair technician. The same thing goes for equipment and appliances that are still under warranty.
As time goes by, the public is becoming progressively more conscious about how their lifestyle impacts the health and wellbeing of the planet. For this reason (and more), eco-friendly homes have become more common. However, just because the home you purchased wasn’t a “green” home, that doesn’t mean you can’t make some eco-friendly improvements. During construction, try to stick to sustainable materials local to your region. You could also install some brand-new energy-efficient appliances and/or solar panels and keep your HVAC system well-maintained and running as efficiently as possible. Be sure to get rid of your old lightbulbs and invest in some energy-efficient bulbs instead. Contact us for a guide on eco-friendly home improvement.
In today’s hyper-connected world, electronics are crucial for pretty much every type of home. What is unnecessary, however, is a tangled mess of cables in every room of your house. Take time to rethink all the piles of wires throughout your home. You could investigate simple cable management options like fasteners, USB charging stations, and Velcro strips to keep cords tidier. You can also use cable storage boxes that not only help you hide unsightly cords, but also provide additional physical protection for your surge protectors and extension boxes. For things like entertainment centers, it may be worth investigating hidden cord systems in your walls for permanent electronic fixtures in your home. Contact us for help keeping your electronics organized more safely and more attractively.
Energy efficiency is crucial for the real estate market. If you’re buying a home you want to know that the utility costs will be manageable, and you’ll face minimal electrical repair issues after moving in. If you’re selling, you want to inspire confidence in prospective buyers. An energy audit is a great way to determine your energy efficiency and identify key areas that you could improve. This process involves a careful review of a property’s electrical systems and provides comprehensive details for making valuable improvements. Contact us today to learn more about how an energy audit can benefit homeowners, sellers, buyers, and realtors assisting their clients.
Before you list your home, remember that potential buyers are going to be impacted by their first impression, and no one wants to purchase a house with a worn-down, unappealing image. Landscaping is a simple way to give your home’s overall curb appeal a huge facelift. Try adding height and curves into your landscaping or installing a new irrigation system. It’s also possible to incorporate different pathways into the design, constructed from a material of your choice—brick, colorful concrete, or even stone and moss. Whatever you choose, a fresh landscape can take your home off the market in a snap. Contact us for more landscaping advice before putting your home on the market.
Clean gutters ensure that rainwater drains away from your home effectively. If your gutters become clogged or broken, you could experience expensive water damage in many areas of your home. Take time to regularly check and clean your gutters throughout the year, especially at the beginning of winter when they may be full of fallen leaves. Check for broken brackets and cracks in the gutter troughs. You can also explore gutter protection options, such as sheathing that allows water to enter your gutters while keeping out debris. Contact us if you have any questions or concerns about preserving or improving your home’s gutter system.
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