As a homeowner, maintenance should never be far from your mind, but finding time to address that neverending list of jobs isn’t easy.
You can make as many New Year’s resolutions as you like, but many tasks will likely remain unattended unless you apply the discipline of deadlines or a schedule of activities.
Home maintenance is important as it will reduce upkeep costs and, when the time comes, make the process of preparing your property for sale much calmer and more organised.
By scheduling maintenance activities throughout the year they will not have to be the focus of all your spare time.
Make a schedule
Put regular tasks into your calendar, such as garden maintenance, cleaning gutters, checking the state of your water heater, and so on.
Go green
If you’re interested in living in a more environmentally sustainable home this year, there are several steps you can take. Commit to seeking quotes for solar panels, check the state of your roof insulation and fill those draughty gaps around doors and windows. You’ll have a productive year even if you just focus on going green.
Get outside
Perhaps you can schedule a series of weekends to landscape your garden or build a new entertainment area. If you plan carefully, you might be surprised at how quickly you can complete such large tasks.
Doing DIY
There may be a handful of DIY projects on your agenda already. Pop these into your calendar. They might include repainting the spare room, putting up shelving or cleaning out the garage. If you stick to your schedule, you’ll tick these smaller tasks off your list easily.
Feel secure
It’s not unusual for owners to worry about home security. Over the years, it’s easy to lose keys to windows that prevent you from locking down totally. If you face such a challenge, budget for a locksmith and enjoy some peace of mind.
Teaching time
Can you identify any DIY projects that your kids can participate in? Putting aside time to teach them a few skills is well spent.
Fire ready
If you’re lucky enough to live in a bush setting, have you found time to make a fire plan? If not, make this the most important New Year resolution for 2024.