Preserving the Quality of Las Vegas Homes through Regular Maintenance
It’s smart to
fix up Las Vegas homes
in
order to please guest and visitors. But what’s even smarter is for second
homeowners to realize the actual worth of performing preventive maintenance to
preserve the home, as well as protecting their investment. Guests wouldn’t
notice a leaky roof but if overlooked by homeowners, it could cause bigger and
more expensive problems down the road. So a great plan includes a second
working weekend after performing an end-of-season audit.
Here are the
following suggestions to safeguard Las Vegas homes
from further damage:
For exterior maintenance: Clean up leaves and debris from
gutters and downspouts. Inspect the grading around the house to ensure that
water drains away from the house on all sides. You also have to check the
septic system for flooding or unusual odor.
For home with
wood siding, pressure-wash it to prevent mold from forming. Check outside walls
for termite tubes and damaged woods. For exterior paints, inspect for stripped
marks. Examine exterior caulks and replace it when needed.
Next is to check
for leaks in window and door sills. Caulk where necessary. Then test out the
latches on storm windows and fix them right away if broken. Check your
sprinkler system if it is functioning properly. Check window screens, fences
and gates. Test your automatic garage door opener. Examine the condition of
your roof, check for loose boards, railing and stairs on your deck.
Interior upkeeps: Replace batteries of smoke
detectors, clocks and other items that need battery replacement. For your
fireplace, clean out the ashes for a newer, fresh look. Clean furnace ducts and change furnace
filters. Inspect the main electrical panel for rust and water marks. Assess
circuit breakers and examine walls for condensation and mildew. Check your fire
extinguisher.
For kitchens and
bathrooms of Las Vegas homes,
make sure you clean and seal the tile and grout. Check for leaky faucets and
toilets. Have them fixed as soon as you can. Make certain that all toilets are
securely placed to the floor.
Do
not forget to check for signs of moisture in your attic. Examine any water
stains on the underside of the roof sheathing. Search for any signs of pest
infestation.