Carolyn J. Braden • 3 Minute Read
5 Tips And Tricks For Fuss-Free Home Maintenance
Home maintenance can be a bugbear for those who don’t fancy spending much or any time on their home. However, every home needs some home maintenance in order to keep on top of the problems that can occur otherwise.
If you’re looking for some helpful tips and tricks that will lead to a fuss-free home maintenance routine, here are a few pointers to get you started.
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1- Choose easy-to-clean surfaces and furniture
When it comes to home maintenance, look at what furniture and surfaces you’re spending your money on. It’s always good to opt for things that are easy to clean. For example, if you’re looking for something that’s easy enough to wipe down, then there will be certain materials that you’ll want to avoid.
For example, for couches, leather material is going to be a lot better than a fabric that absorbs just about anything it touches.
Look for smooth surfaces and those surfaces that are almost going to be water-resistant. These will make for an easier cleaning routine.
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2- Declutter regularly
Decluttering your home regularly will make a big difference to how much home maintenance you have to do on a daily basis.
When it comes to decluttering your home, identify all the spots that you often avoid and that you’ll likely find the clutter hiding. Try to do a declutter every so often so that you keep on top of what will inevitably form over time.
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3- Maximize storage
Maximizing your storage is definitely a good way to go about making your home maintenance less of a strain and struggle. Look at how you could incorporate storage of all different shapes and sizes. Hidden storage can be useful and a great way to hide your belongings without taking up too much floor space.
Storage on the walls in the form of shelves can be useful when it comes to keeping stuff off the ground, too. We LOVE wall cabinets like the ones by Kate and Laurel in our image above. They hold games and and more! Get similar decorative storage cabinets here on Amazon.
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4- Get professionals out routinely
There will likely be problems that occur in your home, and so fixing them before they get worse is always going to be your best bet. Drain cleaning experts for blocked drains, to roof professionals who can fix a leaking roof.
These professionals are better to use than perhaps trying it out for yourself. While there might be some DIY efforts you can make, not everything can be achieved to the same level of standard or security from an insurance point of view that a professional can achieve.
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5- Address problems as soon as they are noticeable
Addressing problems as soon as they are noticeable is also important. You’ll want to fix these issues sooner rather than later, so think about checking around your property regularly to spy out any potential issues.
If you’re ignoring these problems, then it’s likely going to make your home’s condition a lot worse, and that can result in more costly repairs.
These tips and tricks will help improve your efforts when it comes to achieving a fuss-free home maintenance routine.
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Carolyn J. Braden is the owner of Carolyn’s Blooming Creations is a regular contributor and editor for CBC. She has been featured in numerous media publications such as InStyle Magazine, on HGTV, on Bustle.com, and more. She is the author of the books Georgia McMasters in Amethyst Lake Cemetery, How To Be Yourself: 3 Ways To Help You Being You, and the illustrator for the children’s book Bridging Connections. She is a former classroom teacher that now dedicates her life to educating others on how to live their most healthy, creative and happy life. Learn more about her visiting our About Us page.
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