Tips on Maintaining Your Home

​Being able to own a house is everybody's dream. But responsibility does not end at just purchasing one; instead, maintaining it is an equally challenging task. There are things to keep in mind to preserve the conduciveness of one's home.

Regular Maintenance
To maintain a home in its optimum condition, different tasks must be observed weekly, monthly and annually aside from daily cleaning and organizing routines.

Weekly tasks: 

• To help maintain a home, one must clean debris and trash in the vicinity and other structures of the house.
• Use a vacuum for carpet and floors at least once per week to prevent dust accumulation inside the house.

Monthly tasks: 

• Using acetic acid, clean faucets and showerheads.
• Maintain cleanliness of the drain pan of the refrigerator
• Remove dust and dirt in exhaust fan filters and blades
• Inspect dishwasher for damages and leaks

Yearly tasks:

• Contact pest control staff as needed to ensure a pest-free home
• Inspect and maintain cleanliness of septic tanks
• Ensure that roof is in its best condition

Emergency Cases
Natural and man-made disasters and other emergencies may happen in unexpected situations. It is best that one must always be prepared to ensure safety and to prevent home damages.

• To prepare for emergencies, every resident of the house must be able to:
• Operate the main electrical fuse or the power box
• Manipulate the main switch of the water
• Turn off the source of fuel (e.g., LPG, electricity, etc.) as necessary
• Always standby a functional fire extinguisher and learn how to use it
• Prepare a disaster preparedness plan ahead

DIY Home Repairs
Do-it-yourself home repairs include:

• Leaking Washing Machine
  Check the hose for cracks and holes located at the back of the washing machine. Replace as needed.
• Running Toilet
  If the only problem is only overflowing of water in the vertical tube upon lifting off the tank’s lid, the remedy is to lower the level of water in the tank.
• Molds in Walls
  Mix 1 cup of bleach with 1 gallon of water and use it to scrub the affected walls thoroughly, rinse with clean water after. 

Conclusion
Being able to own a house required a lot of effort, time, and resources. Regular home maintenance is a big help to be able to maintain a house' brand new appearance. Your house is one of your most significant investments. Protect it by getting home insurance. At Cornerstone Insurance Agency, we put our clients first by offering them policies that they can afford. Learn more about our products and services by calling our agency at (888) 661-8831. You can also request for a free quote by CLICKING HERE.