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Proper maintenance of your home could save you profit the long run and obtain a better rent for the short term.
Here are some tips to remember.
Tools for the job
A bad workman blames his tools - a good workman understands how to use them.
You need a comprehensive selection of tools so you aren't left empty handed when crunch time arrives.
What exactly does a good toolkit contain?
A good selection of screw drivers obviously. Spanners, hammers and pliers. Wire stripping pliers, wrench along with a large supply of insulation and duck tape.
You'll also require a handy supply of light bulbs (have them warm and dry). Washers always come in useful and therefore are an inexpensive and quick way to please an unhappy tenant having a leaking tap.
Sink unblockers, grout fillers along with a collection of different sized screws and wall plugs.
A ladder is definitely necessary - a good one if you need to get to the top of a home, (don't stint here - it's not worthwhile), one step ladder will generally suffice within an apartment.
Floors
Look after your floors well - they make the most abuse from inhabitants.
Often with floors prevention is the greatest solution and saves work and money over time.
Doormats are useful at each entrance to prevent excessive dirt getting in and asking people to place their shoes off before entering isn't the worst idea on the planet. It's not always practical but it's effective.
Clean floors regularly, at least one time per week. Sweep hard floors and clean them monthly with a specialist cleaner that won't make sure they are slippery. Vacuum carpets regularly and a great carpet stain remover handy - treat stains immediately. Carpets ought to be steam cleaned annually - phone around for quotes and obtain the professionals in to do it for you personally. The more a stain stays in your carpet, the harder it will be to clean. Remember these words as you stare at this 2 year old dark wine stain in your carpet.
Walls
Look, as cute as your kid's scribbles around the wall can happen for you it will not appear to the next tenant. Although those holes in the wall may attract your industrial-chic style it isn't everyone's taste.
Always remember it is the walls that hold up your apartment or house. So look after them.
Don't be concerned too much about surface cracks within the plaster or damage to the wallpaper or paint. These can be easily repaired with new decorations. The thing to really look out for it more intrusive harm to the wall, cracks and damp.
Widening cracks should be checked out by an expert as soon as possible. The sooner you cope with it, the easier and cheaper it will likely be to fix.
Rising damp or dry rot is also best treated quickly. Pay particular attention to the walls inside your bathroom. You want to make sure that moisture and condensation isn't settling in to the walls causing damage.
Windows
Clean windows regularly and wipe down any condensation. Paint wooden windows at least once every 3 years to avoid weather damage.
Plumbing
Don't endure dripping taps, this wastes water and it is easy to fix. Check pipes and taps regularly and deal with problems as they arise. If you have purchased a house with inferior plumbing, consider getting it replaced before it bursts and damages your house.
Electrical
Basic maintenance like replacing plugs you can do yourself - just remember to switch off the availability when needed. For other things, including replacing faulty switches, you will want someone in. Any electrical installations or major work should be done by a qualified electrician.