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Important Things Every Homeowner Needs to Know

by Maria Elena Casillas 04/14/2019

So, you just got your first home. Congratulations! Well, someone has to break it to you. Buying a home is the first step among many others. The journey does not end with closing the deal. Instead, it just began. As the exciting feeling sets it, it is essential to take note of these important things that every homeowner should know. 

Save Money with Sealing

Homeowners should learn to seal their floors and drafts. It saves you from a plethora of damages that may cost thousands of dollars to repair or replace. Be sure to seal the drafts to prevent damage to electrical systems. The floor is also another point of concern as water could easily find its way into wood flooring. Save yourself the stress and just seal it!

A Clogged Gutter System is Worse Than Not Having One

That is right. A gutter system is very crucial to a home. It saves you a whole lot of damages ranging from an eroded lawn, stained walls, damaged siding, destroyed painting, and worse – damaged roof. However, having a clogged gutter produces the same result, which is why homeowners are advised to pay attention to their gutter system at all time. 

Safety First – Find the Circuit Breaker

The circuit breaker is the switch that controls electricity in your home. It is the switch with which homeowners turn electricity on and off in the house. It is crucial for homeowners to know where to find this switch in the home. You should know where to go when a situation that requires turning the electricity off arises. 

Your Lawn Deserve More Than Just Watering

Most homes come with lawns and gardens. While these are beautiful components every home should have, caring for them could become a nightmare. Your lush lawn could transform into a desolate land in no time, which is why you should pick up a few skills on how to care for a yard. It takes so much more than just watering.

Unclogging a Toilet Isn't Actually Difficult

You don't necessarily need to spend money on everything. There are some DIY skills with which homeowners should equip themselves. And one such DIY ability is how to unclog a toilet. It is, in fact, one of the easiest tasks in the home. You do not need a plumber or any particular tool. Simply a plunger to unclog the toilet and it is back to normal functioning. Be sure to check out for the right plunger for your toilet.

Managing a home for the first time may be a somewhat arduous task. Well, you can relax now. These tips and a few more will ensure you have a stress-free stay in your home.

About the Author
Author

Maria Elena Casillas

  

You don’t need to do this alone. I am bilingual in English and Spanish, and I have been in the industry for over 20 years, after earning my degree in Business Management and successive studies in Human Resources and Technology. Never content to let my education lapse, I also received a certification in Negotiation Skills from Pepperdine University and attended courses at Stanford University. A leader in the field, I am a member of the Santa Clara Board of Realtors and served as a professional standards ombudsman for 8 years. I completed a term as the President of the National Hispanic Organization of Real Estate’s Santa Clara chapter in 2016, now serving as this organization’s National Vice President. I pursued additional in-depth training to achieve professional designations as an ABR (Accredited Buyer’s Representative), CRS (Certified Professional Specialist), and SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist), GREEN certification, and RCS-D (Divorce Real Estate Specialist). Far from being a meaningless alphabet soup, this demonstrates how proactive I am in pursuing the latest knowledge so that I completely prepared to satisfy all my sellers' and buyers' unique needs. I am committed to Excellence!