Updated 5/2023
Originally published: 12/17/2022
When you buy your home, you imagine it being a perfect place to relax and unwind. As this is the case a lot of the time, things crop up and can affect your home, sometimes it can escalate quickly too if it isn’t being dealt with in the right and effective way. Here are some things to make sure you look out for and address as soon as you see them.
1- Damp And Mold
Once mold grows in your home, it needs to be omitted
As the colder weather sets in and people start putting the heating on, it can cause condensation, dampness and mold to appear in the house. It may only show up as a few patches, to begin with, or even perhaps could be in the area which is covered by a cabinet or poster so you may not always see it firsthand.
Moisture can cause mold in any home
It is a problem which can very quickly get out of control and can spread all over the house. It is also quite harmful to your health. You prevent the mold spores and it could be very bad for your lungs especially if you have underlying conditions like asthma or respiratory issues.
2- Pest Control
Pests can come into the house at different times of the year, and they can be quite a nuisance. They like to hide in cupboards, attics and places that aren’t used very often. Once they’ve nested, if they're able to reproduce they can become quite a problem quite quickly.
You can sometimes tackle these problems in the range depending on what type of issue it is. If it’s ants. For example, in the summer there are lots of things you can get at home stores and garden stores to help get rid of ants and kill the nest.
If it’s something like rats or mice in the home it can be a bit more difficult to do by yourself And you may need expert help to get rid of them. You can use professional pest control services and they will be able to do it quickly, and efficiently and get rid of the problems for good for you.
Once you’ve had pests in your home and have had them treated, make sure you clean any areas where they’ve been. Many pests leave behind urine, feces and more. We like Bastion Hardwood Floor Cleaner. The no-rinse formula is safe for wood and laminate flooring, cruelty-free, pet safe, and is non-toxic.
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3- Insulation
Home insulation is important
One of the important things to make sure you get done especially with a cold winter ahead is insulation. Over time you can have wear and tear on your sealant or things may break and when the cold gets in you may find you are putting the heating on more and having higher bills because of it.
So if you haven’t already then check all of your windows and doors for drafts and make sure that they are working properly. You can get draft excluders for places that the cold can seep in like the letter boxes and the bottoms of doors. You can also get insulation seals that you can put around your windows and doors.
If you find it is particularly cold around your front or back door and it affects the heating then you could add a little curtain rail above the door and have a curtain closed over the door for another layer of warmth and insulation against the cold. You can also look at air vent covers to help with this too.
4-Clutter
Get rid of physical and mental clutter
When it comes to dealing with issues in your home quickly, particularly during the winter months, you can’t neglect clutter. While this doesn’t necessarily affect the structural integrity of your home, it will affect the appearance of your home as well as your mental health.
Depending on how much clutter you have, you may want to look into storage units to take care of it. But overall, clutter is something that should be taken seriously as it does have the potential to cause anxiety and strongly affect the aesthetics of your home too.
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