A Happy Home: 5 Tips to Making the Most of Your House

Written by Posted On Tuesday, 01 August 2017 13:53

Most millennials are looking to purchase fixer-uppers rather than the perfect cookie-cutter home, which saves money, but it does present a few challenges. You want your home to last for generations, and you do not want to deal with too many issues. The following are five tips that could help you make the most out of your new home. 

Inner-Workings

One of the most important aspects of a home that you need to deal with is the inner-workings. This means checking on the plumbing and the electrical wiring. Both of these cannot be seen, but they can make life a lot harder should they fail. It is better to get on top of this and have these areas inspected.

Common Fixer-Upper Issues

Fixer-uppers come with little unexpected issues that you need to be aware of. Some come with mold or mildew problems. This problem only gets worse and can start to cause allergic reactions in sensitive people of your family. Mold and mildew can attract insects or vermin, so you want to make sure that issues like this one are taken care of promptly.

Paint Away

A good paint job for the exterior and the interior of a home is similar to giving the house a face-lift. Paint can help make a home look vibrant once again and, depending on the color, it can make the house look a little more modern if that is what you want. Be sure to repair any issues with the walls before painting over the defects because they can usually be seen.

 Landscaping

Paint is one way to improve the exterior of a home but so can proper landscaping. You can hire a professional, or you can try to do this on your own. What you want to do is plan out how you want the natural aspects of your home to be displayed. Think about adding bushes around your home or adding a fountain in the middle of your yard. Be creative, and look into modern landscaping designs to find out what works best for you. 

Construction Woes

A home's stability relies on the building's backbone. A home's backbone usually consists of the walls, the foundation, and the roof. You want to make sure that all of these areas are in tip-top shape, or you might end up dealing with bigger issues later. Take the roof that, if neglected, could lead to water leaks, infestations, and it can even collapse should there be extensive damage. 

Working with a professional like American Building & Roofing, Inc. or a similar business is typically a good idea. These ideas should help make your house feel more like a home. Do not settle until your house captures the essence of your family. Be sure to ask for input, especially from those living in your home.

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Kara Masterson

Kara Masterson is a freelance writer from West Jordan, Utah. She graduated from the University of Utah and enjoys writing and spending time with her dog, Max. Kara is the youngest of four. She has two hilarious brothers and one beautiful sister. She also is the aunt of 4 crazy little girls that she loves more than anything!! Kara is not yet able to be a mom, but she loves being around kids and being like a second mom to her nieces. She dreams of the day that she can start her own little family.

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