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Important Things Every Homeowner Should Know

by Nancy Roberts 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.

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Nancy Roberts

Nancy Roberts Realty was founded to provide integrity and innovation, honesty and good old-fashioned customer service. Our mission is to provide the most professional real estate services available in Western North Carolina (including Burke, Catawba and Caldwell Counties.) With our expertise and dedication, we will guide you through buying or selling.  

Nancy Roberts Realty was founded on integrity, innovation and good old fashioned customer service. We treat you the way we like to be treated with honesty and respect.

We are relationship people, your not just a customer to us but a new friend. We are skilled at matching people with properties - we listen carefully to your needs to find you the perfect property.

Our mission is to provide the most professional real estate services available in Western North Carolina (including Alexander, Burke, Catawba and Caldwell Counties.)

With our expertise and dedication, we will guide you through each step of the buying or selling process, including choosing a lender, home inspector and moving company.

Let us help you find your property today!