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How to Take Care Of Your New Home

As you walk into your new home, most likely, you’ll be gushing over all the shiny new features. But, because everything is new, doesn’t mean you don’t have to take care of it. You must maintain a brand new home to ensure a long and lasting life. To help you keep your home “new” for years to come, here are some of our best tips for taking care of your new home.

Cleanliness Is Key – Keeping your new home clean is one of the best ways you can ensure a long life for your home. Regular cleaning of all fixtures, toilets, sinks, bathtubs and appliances in your home can help to prevent rusting or corroding. Keeping your home clean will also help avoid bugs and critters wanting to move into the walls and ruin the wood or electrical.

Preventing Damages – Accidents happen, but try your best to avoid scratches, dents, holes, chips, stains or burns. All these damages can lead to the slow deterioration of your home.

Following recommended maintenance – You need to perform the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance routine on appliances and other mechanical items. This will keep your appliances running at their best.
Replacing Consumable Parts – Light bulbs, batteries in smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, filters, and anything else that can expire needs regular replacement. Replacing these types of items will ensure a longer life-span for your home.
Maintain your yard – Keeping up with your yard isn’t always easy. Keeping your yard well maintained will not only keep it looking nice but it can also help prevent foundational issues. With regular yard and exterior maintenance, you can look out for cracks, check the gutters for draining issues, and keep your home safe from snow and water damage. This will go a long way in preserving the appearance of your new home.

Pay Attention – Check for cracks, leaks, unusual noises, chipping paint and anything else that looks or sounds out of the ordinary. Sometimes these things can be a simple fix, but ignoring the problem won’t make it go away.

Taking care of a new home is much easier than keeping up with an old home. New homes allow you to start with a blank slate, which can make it easier to keep it looking like new. But because the home is new, doesn’t mean it can’t have problems. The good news is that many of the items in your new home, including the home itself, come with a warranty. Know what items have warranties and when they expire, if you need something replaced, it’s a lot easier if it still has a warranty.

The longevity of your new home relies on your ability to take care of it, especially in the first couple years. This sets the tone for years to come and if you decide to sell, it will help you to get the most for your home. If you have any questions about the upkeep of your new Thayer Home, feel free to contact us, we’re here to help!

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