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birdiegirl | We just bought our first house? |
What are some maintenance things we should be aware of? Do you have any tips? We live in NJ, the house was gut renovated, and everything is new. Thanks!
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Thanks everyone! Everyone had great tips!! |
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shiprepairwoman
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Don't let the pipes freeze. |
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Rockstar ☆
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great! I live in NJ to and bought a condo last year. Since everything is new than you shouldnt have any problems. Just make sure you done have termites, make sure you watch your electric and gas bills very closely. Economize...it gets very expensive in to heat and cool the house. Make sure your pipes are insulated so they dont freeze. Hows your roof? clean the air ducts-make sure there is nothing in there that can catch fire or obstruct the flow. Make sure all your smoke detectors work and that you have a fire extinguisher handy on each floor. Good luck! |
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sasi
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If you bought house for yours then you apply your ideas for your good satisfaction. |
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NSangel
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watch alot of home shows..esp the buy and sell ones,even though you arleady bought your own home they will give you a heads up on what to watch for as far as problems. watch renovation shows too.
but here a few definite watch fors:
any signs of water damage..spots on ceilings, cracks in wallks, concrete. have if fixed right away
roofing shingles, they only last maybe 15 years. so repair/replace as necessary.
keep your furnance tuned and cleaned at least once a year.
keep an eye on oil tank (if applicable) for signs of rust. an outdoor oil tank only good for about 10 years, then insurance won't cover. paint before giving them a pic. a fiberglass one is alot more expensive and lasts a lot longer.
for decks, check structure. lose boards replace, check for rot underneat and replace beams, or whole deck if wood is doughy.
check windows for drafts, recaulk if necessary, or replace with more energy efficient ones.
if everything in your house is new, you shouldn' t have much to worry about. the environment is your biggest enemy, or vermin. we had flooding in our back yard, and had to build up the land 4-6 inches.
good luck, and love the home |
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Betty T
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If everything is new then I think you should be OK. Be sure to get things checked and serviced like the cooker and aircon/heating system. |
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happy2beme60
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check out your heating system, make sure all drains work,drain as they should not slow, check around windows make sure they are not drafty, check around the outside of the house inspect the foundation for cracks....and if everything is new get all the contractors names and ways to contact should yall have trouble with anything....good luck and congrats on the new home! |
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GargVK
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Congratulations.++++++++++++++++
For proper Maintenance use vacuum cleaner almost every alternate day.
Keep toilet neat and clean no leakage from fittings?
Do painting work for alternate years.
Ensure proper drainage of sewerage and rainwater.
Keep all glass neat and clean with stain cleaner.
Keep electric gadgets in closed when not in use.
Fire points required routine check es.
Maintain the kitchen hygienically neat and clean daily.
like so on@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@2 |
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madsmaha1
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The cleaning of the sewer, if not on town...have it pumped once a year....the chimney..have it cleaned once a year...clean out your gutters in the fall, after the leaves are down... have the furnace cleaned and maintained once a year.. |
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peanutran
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did you get it inspected? hope so. just general things like plumbing electric, floors, the struture, make sure all is sound and up to date. other than that, paint tiles. if everything is new you shouldnt have too much of a problem |
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wwhol
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gut renovated meaning the inside I take it, guess checking the roofing would be where I would start to keep everything safe under it. Chimney would be a good place to check for lose bricks cracked liner etc. If you have a basement checking for cracks any place water may enter wouldn't hurt. Heating if that wasn't replaced should be inspected annually. I would ask myself why it was gut renovated and with that go over the paper work you must have of what was done and check everything that wasn't replaced. But I like to start at the roof.. |
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