You know it’s a funny thing. When you buy a toaster, a car or even a lawn mower, you get an owner’s manual. But when you purchase a home about all you get is surprises, bills and a big fat mortgage.
Now I am a firm believer that a well-maintained home is one that is more pleasant to live in and one that is of higher value. The other fact is, that regular maintenance of certain systems in your home is fairly easy and costs little to do. If not attended to, you can wind up with hefty repair and replacement bills. Below are five common issues in a home and some advice on what to do and how to keep them running and working smoothly.
1. Water heater: Here are some facts about that tank sitting in your basement or mechanical room. The average life of a tanked water heater in the U.S. is seven years. Now, I know there are some of you reading this thinking that you have a water heater that is older than 20, and that’s great! But know that a tanked heater starts out at about 75%-80% efficient when new and after about five years their efficiency levels can be as low as 50%, --- read more here ---
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