Why You Should Spend More on Exterior Maintenance

Your home is probably your biggest expense without adding major repairs to the amount you are already spending. That is why home maintenance is so important. As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. When it comes to home expenses, what will only cost you a little bit of time or money on maintenance could turn into thousands of dollars in repairs. It can also significantly increase the value of your home. Here’s why spending a little more time and money on exterior upkeep is well worth the investment.

Prevent Future Issues

Regular maintenance on the exterior of your home can prevent the need for a host of major repairs down the road. For example, inspecting your windows for leaks each year costs nothing. Repairing water damage from torrential downpours can be extensive. Cleaning your gutters twice a year might be a bit of a pain, but nothing compared to the pain and expense of cleaning out a flooded basement. Trimming your trees away from your roof might cost you a few hundred dollars, while a new roof costs tens of thousands. Sealing your patio and filling in cracks is far less expensive than pouring new concrete. 

Add Curb Appeal

Increasing your curb appeal can boost the value of your home, make you feel happier every single time you pull in, and score big with the neighbors. Even little things can make a big difference. Keeping your flower beds weeded and your lawn mowed is a great place to start. Planting seasonal flowers can really spruce things up. Making sure your window treatments are well-maintained goes a long way. Even your door plays an important role. Painting your front door a bright color can enhance your curb appeal.

Prevent Injuries

Failing to maintain your home’s exterior can turn your home into a safety hazard. Worn-down railings can cause severe splinters. Sagging steps can lead to falls. Large cracks or potholes in your driveway are tripping hazards. If your home is older, peeling paint could expose your family and visitors to lead poisoning. Dead limbs on your trees could fall and hurt someone or damage property. When your home is a safety hazard, it can turn into a liability for you if someone is injured on your property. 

Home maintenance is a vital part of home ownership. No one else can do it for you. If you want a safe, sound, beautiful place to live, then give your home the attention it deserves. Your home is your haven, and only you can keep it that way. 

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