Home Maintenance

Home ownership requires time and attention on your part to maximize the benefits and enjoyment of your home.  At the bottom of this page you will find specific home care guidelines and home maintenance activities that, if done properly, will help keep your home safe and in good working condition for years to come.  

IMPORTANT

Home maintenance and repair work can be dangerous.  Before going ahead on your own, weigh the risks to your house, yourself and your family, if you are not clear about the problem and how to fix it, if you are unfamiliar with tools or uncertain of the skills need, by all means hire an expert.  Even if you don’t do the work yourself, you should schedule a professional to come in perform the service required. Review out recommendations on how often various items should be serviced. If you do choose to proceed on your own, pay attention to any safety hazards and wear appropriate footwear and protective gear.  Always refer to the manufacturer’s instructions before undertaking maintenance or repair work on equipment.

Regular home maintenance should be on all homeowners to do lists. Generally not very fun but could potentially save you from a major disaster; something as simple as patching a hole on the dryer vent hose cold stop lint from blowing out into the pilot light of the furnace. Don’t neglect regular maintenance on your home and remember to do safety checks throughout your house as well as the yard.  

• Home Maintenance Basics
  Home maintenance basics. Home maintenance and repair work can be dangerous. Before going ahead on your own, weigh the risks to your house, yourself and your family...