Congratulations! You’re now the owner of a new (or new to you) home! Of course, you realize that your expenses have only just begun, even though you may have already bought your home, right?
I’m talking about home maintenance.
When putting together your budget as a new homeowner, remember to include the annual cost of this very important element of being a homeowner.
Wondering what’s included in yearly home upkeep?
Read MoreYou probably already have a list of home maintenance chores, such as changing the furnace filter seasonally, turning off the water before winter, cleaning the gutters, etc.
Although this is a good beginning, there are some tasks that homeowners frequently overlook or are unaware of.
Here are a few crucial home maintenance tasks that may not be on your to-do list but that, if neglected, could cost you a fortune or, worse still, cause you a great deal of stress.
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Outdoor plastic furniture typically ages over time due to oxidation. The release of chemicals that react with oxygen and ultraviolet light upon exposure to environmental factors such as air and sunlight causes photo-oxidation. So, how can you restore plastic outdoor furniture to like-new condition?
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Becoming a homeowner comes with lots of responsibility, from managing mortgages to home maintenance. Unlike renting property, as your own landlord, you make all the calls, fixes, and updates. Routine house assessments and improvements allow you to keep your home in its prime and maintain its value over the years. Here are three of the most common house repairs new homeowners should know about.
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The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that air conditioning uses around 6% of all the electricity produced in the country and costs American homeowners a combined $29 billion annually.
Running your central air conditioning can cost you personally $3.84 each day, or more than $115 every month! It’s smart then to ensure your AC unit is functioning as efficiently as possible given the rising cost of energy.
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