Owning a home is like having a second job, which is why it’s important that you do all you can to keep everything running properly. Not only will household emergencies cause you to work overtime, but they’ll cost you a lot of money, too. In fact, while procrastinating on calling a plumber, electrician, or cleaning your gutters may seem like an easy way to save money during the holidays, this home improvement procrastination will ultimately cost you far more in the long run!
Fortunately, the savvy homeowner can save money in a number of ways by following some basic home improvement best practices. These homeowner tips will not only make you the true master of your domain, but they will also spare your bank account from emergency spending on repairs and maintenance.
Don’t ignore your air conditioning units
No matter what time of the year it is, you should never ignore your home’s air conditioning, heating, and ventilation units. Consult with professional HVAC services in order to ensure that all of your home’s appliances are working properly, inspected regularly, and performing efficiently. Replacing a furnace or air conditioning unit can cost you thousands of dollars, and if your HVAC units aren’t properly installed, that could decrease your home’s heating and cooling efficiency by approximately 30%. Make sure your HVAC units are inspected twice a year and be sure to change filters every one to two months.
Work with plumber repair services
The average American household’s water leaks can account for approximately 10,000 gallons of wasted water each year, which is the equivalent of roughly 270 loads of laundry. Work with experienced plumbers in order to prevent and repair any of these leaks so you can save money and keep your home secure. Additionally, the average family of four could save at least 16,000 gallons of water each year and more than $100 in water bills simply by using a higher quality toilet. Professional plumbers are great for regular maintenance and emergency repairs, sure, but they can also recommend and install much better toilets and high efficiency fixtures inside your home’s bathrooms. Once you upgrade, you can stop flushing money down the drain and you can start saving plenty of water and money.
Practice Proper Garbage Disposal
No homeowner wants to live in a house that constantly has garbage piling up, so it’s up to you make sure your home has a quality garbage disposal system. Whether that means a literal kitchen sink garbage disposal or a backyard compost bin, you need some method for removing waste. Even better, use both options. Just be sure that everyone in your household knows what should and shouldn’t go in the garbage disposal and compost bin. Instead of clogging your sink, again, toss organic waste into the compost. Doing that will not only benefit the environment, it will lessen your garbage load.
You should always be thinking of ways to keep your home secure and how to save money. While performing regular maintenance and scheduling a visit from the plumbers may not seem urgent today, these best practices will ultimately save you cash in the days to come.