As we enter 2023, many folks will be thinking about their New Year’s resolutions with lots of promises about losing weight, drinking less and getting fit.
This year, let’s change it up. Why not invest that effort into looking after your most important financial asset: your home?
Keeping a sustainable maintenance schedule will add value to your home when it’s time to sell.
An apartment or house that benefits from the care of its owner will be faster and less expensive to put on the market when you decide to climb the property ladder or downsize for a simpler life.
Here are some ideas of a few activities you can build into your New Year’s resolution.
Use your calendar
The most effective way to keep your New Year’s resolution is to build a calendar of tasks, timing them to suit your lifestyle. If you are going to DYI, ensure you leave several successive weekends free so you’re not a slave to your home.
Identify the tasks
You’ll need to be vigilant with gutters and drains if you own a detached house. Folks with gardens need to quantify their time commitment. With a spa or pool, it’s important to stay on top of their upkeep.
Call experts early
We often neglect to book experts until it’s almost too late. Servicing the air-con usually only occurs when the hot weather begins. Chimney sweeps get the most calls as winter chills hit and we wait for the boiler to break. Make 2023 different: schedule appointments early to avoid long wait times.
Wish list
You may have ambitions to upgrade your home this year. Perhaps you want to repaint the exterior or add a new utility room or kitchen? Whatever your goals, make sure you build them into your 2023 schedule.
Clutter crazy
It’s a rare home that doesn’t benefit from a healthy declutter. Unfortunately, the task can appear so large we tend to avoid it. For 2023, schedule your decluttering project one room at a time. This will give you a good chance of getting on top of the problem.
Be flexible
Even the best plans can be interrupted. So, if you need to postpone an activity, move its date rather than let the job slide.