In addition to writing a check to the bank each month to slowly pay down our mortgage, there are also a variety of other checks that have to be taken care
of on a monthly basis. Again, this is not something that I am used to doing but
a monthly project that brings a sense of satisfaction as this is a home we now
own. And while there are checks of the monetary kind that I regularly write,
these are not the ones to which I am referring…
We
want to make sure that we keep up on the maintenance of our home while also
heading off any issues that may exist. This is why I tend to go around the
house every once in a while, usually a few times per month, looking for little
things (and big things too). Are the windows drafty? Are there any water
stains? Is the heat working in all four zones? Are the gutters clear? Are any
of the fixtures leaking? These are the kinds of questions that I try to ask myself
as I walk about the house looking in corners and keeping an ear open to any sounds
of water, pinging, clanking, etc.
While
I don’t expect to find anything it is well worth the time to invest in these
basic checks as we are still under warranty (part of our original deal during
purchase) and any issues that come up would most likely be covered under that
policy. Basically, it is all about making sure everything is running the way it
should be. After all, this is no longer simply a place in which we are living
as in the past, this is our home and we want to make sure that everything
continues to be kept in great shape.
And,
as the seasons and weather changes, I will be sure to check the same things as
well as different systems around the house. The various filters are something that
will be checked regularly but, as the weather warms, the air conditioning will
also have to be looked at. We didn’t have any issues with inspections, only
minor things here and there that were taken care of before we moved in, but we want
to make sure that things are operational and that they are the right systems to
have in place.
Maybe
we will upgrade or change the air conditioning, heat, windows, flooring, etc.
We will have to wait and see and continue to go through our check list every
month. Then we will know what needs to be replaced (if anything), what we want
to replace, and what we might consider doing in the future. So far everything
is great but you never know… this is why I have to take care of so many checks
each month.
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