We all have them. The household jobs that we’ve been meaning to get to for weeks, months, even years, but just haven’t had the time, the inclination, or the funds to do so yet. In some cases, this is fine. It’s annoying, sure, but you could probably deal with a squeaky gate for a decent amount of time before you have to resolve the issue.
But having a small task nagging away at you for years can really erode your sense of peace living in a home, and sometimes it’s best to just bite the bullet and fix it before you have to endure the issue any longer. For example, perhaps you don’t have a shower shelf in your bathroom, so you’ve just been placing your shampoo, conditioner and body wash on the sink surface to the side of it. But should you really have to use a second-best option when fitting the shelf would have taken a relatively small amount of time?
In this post, we’ll consider a few more easy-to-prolong but essential-to-fit maintenance tasks right now, inspiring you to get them sorted for good:
Garage Door Fixes
A garage door that squeals and squeaks or even holds friction while you try to open it might not seem like a terrible problem, but over time these issues can become very difficult and even lead to danger. Not to mention snapping mounts or dangerous chains can potentially put you in harms’ way.
It’s good to never try to replace a garage door yourself as it takes specialized knowledge to do so safely. With garage door installation services you can make sure that your garage door is correctly repaired or replaced, ensuring that you secure your property and don’t have to fight this each and every morning.
Check Smoke Detectors
Beeping smoke detectors can be frustrating, but you’d be surprised just how many homes live with them and kind of fade out the beeping over time. Replacing the batteries is not the only important maintenance measure, but testing them, and even running a fire drill on occasion to make sure the system works and that your alarm panel is functioning correctly.
If you accidentally burn food and it turns into a fire, the last thing you’ll be thankful for is all the time you saved just assuming your alarms would work when needed. Remember that carbon monoxide detectors are just as important and could potentially prevent a fatal outcome.
Replace Air Filters
If you have air purifiers or a capable HVAC system within the household, it’s quite easy to just use them until they’re in need of repair. But the truth is that over time dust can accrue on the HEPA filters and render their functioning near-useless.
Replacing the filters with brand new ones, brushing off the old, and making sure the operational capacity is working optimally will always be a reliable use of your time, and potentially save you money in misused energy costs. Moreover, it will mean your appliances, be those integrated or freestanding, last for much longer and don’t suffer from difficulty.
Pest Preparation Between Seasons
Not all households are liable to gain many pests, but it’s more than possible that an infestation or at least the presence of unwanted little critters can cause damage to your household. This is especially true between seasonal shifts, where little pests are much more lightly to find your household appealing.
Take a walk around the exterior and look for cracks, gaps, or openings that pests could use to sneak inside. You can seal these entry points with caulk or weatherstripping to keep unwanted little creatures out. Pay particular attention to areas around windows, doors, pipes, and utility lines too, because you never know how diligent these pests can be.
Keeping your home clean and clutter-free is another effective way to prevent pests. They thrive in messy environments where they can hide and find food, and like to chill in crawlspaces. Regularly declutter your living spaces and keep kitchen areas tidy. Wipe down countertops, sweep floors, and promptly address any leaks or spills to eliminate potential food sources for pests – for example, ants are very good at signalling to their buddies that sugar has been left out.
With this advice, you’ll have avoided ignoring home fixes that could have caused difficulty or harm to your household, or even your loved ones living within it, at a certain point. Over time, this will help you feel more proactive, even with those tiresome chores that are easy to put off.