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Becoming a homeowner is a hugely important milestone in most people's lives and something we
dream of. But it's definitely not all relaxing on a pristine sofa or throwing barbecues at the weekend -
our houses require regular maintenance work to stop them falling into disrepair. Quite simple repairs
can develop into huge issues if left unresolved, so it's far better to tackle things head on and develop a
proactive home repairs schedule. If there's something you can do that only requires simple tools and
isn't dangerous, it's a good idea to learn how to do it yourself and save some money. This will keep
costs down and make sure that you can call in a contractor when you really need to.
dream of. But it's definitely not all relaxing on a pristine sofa or throwing barbecues at the weekend -
our houses require regular maintenance work to stop them falling into disrepair. Quite simple repairs
can develop into huge issues if left unresolved, so it's far better to tackle things head on and develop a
proactive home repairs schedule. If there's something you can do that only requires simple tools and
isn't dangerous, it's a good idea to learn how to do it yourself and save some money. This will keep
costs down and make sure that you can call in a contractor when you really need to.
Refresh Your Paintwork
The key to maintaining fresh looking rooms is being able to give them a new coat of paint occasionally,
and it's something you should be able to do yourself. The key is to spend enough time on the prep
work before you ever raise a roller.
Start by removing any fixtures which will be in the way - unscrewing curtain rods and taping up the
edges of light switches and skirting boards with low-tack decorators tape. Get a pro finish by cleaning
down the walls with a damp sponge to get rid of dust and grime that will stop paint adhering cleanly to
the walls. Check for any old nail holes or little surface dents and cover them with filler before sanding
down. Apply a primer first and then a couple of coats of the shade you've chosen - it's a brilliant way to
breathe life back into your home.
and it's something you should be able to do yourself. The key is to spend enough time on the prep
work before you ever raise a roller.
Start by removing any fixtures which will be in the way - unscrewing curtain rods and taping up the
edges of light switches and skirting boards with low-tack decorators tape. Get a pro finish by cleaning
down the walls with a damp sponge to get rid of dust and grime that will stop paint adhering cleanly to
the walls. Check for any old nail holes or little surface dents and cover them with filler before sanding
down. Apply a primer first and then a couple of coats of the shade you've chosen - it's a brilliant way to
breathe life back into your home.
Service Your Heating and Aircon
The winter means you will have been using more heating while the summer makes demands on your
air conditioning unit, so spring is the perfect time to service both and prep them. Start by checking the
copper pipe coming out of your unit - if it feels hot, the units coils are likely to be dirty and in need of a
wash. Clean out any vents of dust and debris that stop your unit working effectively - if you find a
problem, call a 24/7 ac repair before issues escalate. Bleed radiators to rebalance the levels and
ensure even heat distribution. There are lots of simple video tutorials for servicing your heating system
out there that you can follow.
air conditioning unit, so spring is the perfect time to service both and prep them. Start by checking the
copper pipe coming out of your unit - if it feels hot, the units coils are likely to be dirty and in need of a
wash. Clean out any vents of dust and debris that stop your unit working effectively - if you find a
problem, call a 24/7 ac repair before issues escalate. Bleed radiators to rebalance the levels and
ensure even heat distribution. There are lots of simple video tutorials for servicing your heating system
out there that you can follow.
Reseal Your Bathroom
Redoing the sealant and grouting in your bathroom not only guards against expensive and damaging
leaks and stops mould and mildew forming, but it freshens up the appearance of your whole bathroom.
You can get hold of products which soften the old caulking and make it easier to cut away and remove
with a scraper. Once you've stripped it out, use paint thinner to get rid of any residue. Next, load your
caulking gun with your choice of sealant and have a few practice runs on an old piece of scrap to make
sure you can apply it as a smooth even line. If you aren't confident, you can also get strips of caulking
that you unroll and press into place. Next, use a grout whitening pen to touch up between your tiles, of
it's chipped and damaged, you can regrout your tiles - there is even coloured grouting available if you
want a low-key new look.
leaks and stops mould and mildew forming, but it freshens up the appearance of your whole bathroom.
You can get hold of products which soften the old caulking and make it easier to cut away and remove
with a scraper. Once you've stripped it out, use paint thinner to get rid of any residue. Next, load your
caulking gun with your choice of sealant and have a few practice runs on an old piece of scrap to make
sure you can apply it as a smooth even line. If you aren't confident, you can also get strips of caulking
that you unroll and press into place. Next, use a grout whitening pen to touch up between your tiles, of
it's chipped and damaged, you can regrout your tiles - there is even coloured grouting available if you
want a low-key new look.
