{"id":19955,"date":"2022-05-28T10:10:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-28T17:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=19955"},"modified":"2022-05-27T13:37:10","modified_gmt":"2022-05-27T20:37:10","slug":"home-maintenance-guide-for-the-new-homeowners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2022\/05\/home-maintenance-guide-for-the-new-homeowners\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Maintenance Guide for The New Homeowners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Whether you&#8217;re new to home maintenance or have been doing it for years, there are some basics every homeowner should know. From keeping your roof, gutters and lawn in top shape to painting your walls or maintaining your home&#8217;s plumbing, here\u2019s a comprehensive guide that will help teach you how to do these tasks, and do them right!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Plumbing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">One of the first home maintenance projects you should undertake is plumbing. It&#8217;s essential to keep your plumbing in good condition to avoid costly repair bills later.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Services like Bud&#8217;s Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning &amp; Electric are essential for tank-style water heaters, and regular cleaning and maintenance is necessary to ensure that your water heating system runs efficiently and reliably. If you suspect that your plumbing needs attention, contact a plumber.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Clean Your Gutters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Keeping gutters clean is one of the most basic tasks for your home. Clogged gutters allow water to spill down your house, causing damage to your landscaping and siding. Even if the rain doesn&#8217;t make it inside, a clogged gutter can saturate your foundation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You can avoid costly foundation repair costs by cleaning your gutters yearly, at least. Remember to wear gloves and long sleeves when cleaning your gutters.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>HVAC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Even if your HVAC system isn&#8217;t broken, a regular tune-up can catch problems before they become serious. Other home maintenance tips include ensuring your air conditioning and electric appliances are running properly.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In addition, a regular check-up of essential systems such as furnaces and air conditioners can help save you money.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Don\u2019t Forget the Lawn<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The spring is the time for maximum lawn care, and it will determine the condition of your lawn for the next several months. While your grass may be green after the winter, wait until it grows before applying fertilizer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.rismedia.com\/2022\/the-new-homeowners-home-maintenance-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The New Homeowner\u2019s Home Maintenance Guide<\/a> by Lizzie Weakly | RISMedia housecall<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you&#8217;re new to home maintenance or have been doing it for years, there are some basics every homeowner should know. From keeping your roof, gutters and lawn in top &hellip; [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2022\/05\/home-maintenance-guide-for-the-new-homeowners\/\">read more<\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19955","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-home-lifestyle"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Home Maintenance Guide for The New Homeowners &#8226; Rory C Real Estate | Oakwyn Realty<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2022\/05\/home-maintenance-guide-for-the-new-homeowners\/\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Home Maintenance Guide for The New Homeowners &#8226; Rory C Real Estate | Oakwyn Realty\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"Whether you&#8217;re new to home maintenance or have been doing it for years, there are some basics every homeowner should know. 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