We give you seven hacks to make sure your property maintains a long life:
- Regular paint and whitewashing: Whitewashing and painting the house has many benefits. Apart from giving it a new refreshed look, it also helps in getting rid of unwanted moulds, insects and moisture. The exercise can also help in locating the problem in the pipe or leakages that need immediate fixing.
- Water supply: The pipes in households need to be cleaned at regular intervals. With constant use, they get weak and dirty and start clogging the outlets. It is better to keep them clean and regularly checking them for any blockages to avoid any future inconvenience.
- Proper cleaning of the house: Just like us, our house needs proper cleaning in every hook and corner of the room. Dust and moisture accumulate at the edges of the house, and unless they are regularly cleaned, they can damage the health of the home at a considerable rate. The moisture can seep into the walls, which can lead to severe damage to the structure of the property.
- Flooring: Changing the flooring of the house is an expensive work that requires a lot of time as well. Unless you are ready to change the tiles of the floor every five years, it is advised that one cleans the house regularly and thoroughly.
- Pest control: No matter how much you clean the house, sometimes the pest and insects make the hidden part of the house as their home. It is essential to get pest control done in the house every 2 to three years or as prescribed by the pest control agency.
- Creaks and cracks: Over time, the door and windows of the house can start creaking. It is essential to keep them clean and properly lubricated. The joint and hinges must be regularly checked to make sure they are working properly. The cracks on the walls appear as the house grows older. It is essential to check for them and fix them immediately to avoid any further damage to the property.
- Proper care of wooden furniture: The wooden furniture needs proper care to avoid the attack from termites and pests. If your wooden furniture has attracted any termite or shows signs of weakness, then it must be discarded from the house before it affects other furniture as well. Similarly, if your furniture is accumulating moisture, then it must be treated immediately as well.