Owner TIPS for every season

Homeowners can avoid to end emergency repairs, some projects at home all year round. A simple project, such as inspection of pipelines to avoid water from a broken water pipe, the cost of the annual unexpected damage repair.

"Repairing water damage can be 22 times the amount of cleaning gutters every year to prevent water damage to the foundation of the house, costs," said Chris Terrill, CEO of Home Advisor "The average cost. Cleaning gutters is $ 212, depending on the cost Home Advisor Guide "Terrill offers these tips.:

Winter

Fridge. Vacuum the coils on the back of the fridge for the winter. So that dirt and grime accumulate in the coils, the efficiency of the refrigerator to reduce, and 317 may cost $ to repair.

Oven. Set the oven at full capacity to ensure that it works properly, safely and completely.

Spring

., Check sanitary Every spring all piping for leaks. Small problems such as leaky faucets and clogged drains can become major headaches though. The national average cost of hiring a plumber to fix the pipes is $ 411; However, repair water damage may be as high cost seven times.

Ceilings. The damage control and general repairs in the spring can extend the life of a roof. If these small corrections can not be made to long-term damage. The average cost of the replacement and installation of a ceiling is $ 7.744.

Summer

Trees and shrubs. The average cost of trimming of trees and shrubs is $ 577, but leave the uncircumcised roof can cause damage. The average cost of a roof repair is $ 1,100.

Times. In the summer edition exterior painting at home not only improves the attractiveness, it also serves as the primary defense of a house against the weather, insects and other damage. If an owner does not fulfill this task completely paint the exterior of the house costs an average of $ 3.180.

Fall Out

Gutters and downspouts. In the fall, clean the gutters and downspouts. Returns Home Advisor book states that the average cost of cleaning the gutter and downspout is $ 212. Ignoring this problem can affect the foundations of a house, that ¢ Cana Acost to repair an average of $ 4.607.

. The windows and doors, install weathers in the fall at an average price of $ 458. This is to prevent unwanted air from entering a house. On average, homeowners spend 40 percent more on heating and cooling due to drafty windows and doors.

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