| Aside from being one of life's essentials, your home | | | | |
| can be an investment of a lifetime. Though this | | | | 1. Roofing and gutters |
| structure can bring everyday life of the family the | | | | 2. Attic |
| needed protection and comfort that even extends to | | | | 3. Chimneys and fireplaces |
| other great benefits such as entertainment, relaxation | | | | 4. HVAC systems - Heating, Ventilation and |
| and even luxury; many still overlook the importance of | | | | Air-Conditioning |
| home maintenance. Keep in mind that homeownership | | | | 5. Filters |
| does not end at purchasing a New York house but | | | | 6. Plumbing fixtures |
| extends to caring for and managing the property to | | | | 7. Windows, doors and sidings |
| enjoy maximized beauty, functionality, coziness, as well | | | | 8. Basement |
| as great return by resale time. So whether you are in | | | | 9. Foundation and walls |
| Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, or | | | | 10. Safety equipment - fire extinguishers, smoke |
| Manhattan know and implement the fundamentals of | | | | detectors, etc. |
| home maintenance and its cost and reap the rewards. | | | | Home Maintenance Cost |
| There can never be two houses that are entirely the | | | | Home maintenance cost, each year, for average |
| same-considering not only construction and design but | | | | homes range from 1% to 3% of the overall value of |
| also the requirements and preferences of different | | | | the house and still changes depending on the age of |
| homeowners and families. Thus, there are various | | | | the house. As the age of the structure increases, so |
| ways to go about home repair and maintenance and | | | | does the home maintenance cost. |
| there would always be a difference in costs from one | | | | Having a good idea on how much to budget for |
| house to another. | | | | maintenance is important. Aside from scheduled |
| Home Maintenance... Why? | | | | cleaning, replacements and tune-ups; it is also important |
| Though the answer is obvious, many still do not | | | | to leave an allowance for unexpected repairs. |
| understand the full extent of the risks that they are | | | | Unexpected repairs are inevitable and getting caught |
| exposing their homes and families to by not sticking | | | | off-hand can get you into financial trouble. |
| religiously to home maintenance. Other than helping the | | | | How to Save on Home Maintenance Cost |
| fast deterioration of the house and its components, | | | | As they all would say, an ounce of prevention is better |
| thus decreasing the possible life that your house will | | | | than a pound of cure and this is what home |
| last and its livability, not keeping homes in good working | | | | maintenance is all about. To avoid an overstated |
| condition also poses emergency repairs that are often | | | | expense, creating a checklist and religiously sticking to |
| costly and huge, as well as health and safety hazards | | | | it is important. This schedule should include weekly, |
| to the household. | | | | monthly, bi-annual and yearly chores and tasks. Aside |
| Home Maintenance Checklist | | | | from lined-up tasks, make a regular evaluation of the |
| To keep your homes in good working condition all | | | | property and house to know if any area is needing |
| throughout the year, here is list of crucial areas that | | | | attention. The best way to save on home repair and |
| should become a part of your bi-annual property | | | | maintenance cost is to avoid the aggravation of |
| evaluation and home maintenance: | | | | whatever damage. |