New Homeowner’s Tips to Keep Your House Safe From the Elements, Burglars, and Bugs
As a homeowner you’ll want to take care of some basic home maintenance to protect your real estate investment and prevent major repairs. Just like changing the oil on your car or periodic visits to the dentist, your home requires preventative checks and maintenance to avoid more serious and expensive issues. Here are some tips that can help keep your home secure:
- Clean out gutters and downspouts to make sure they’re free of debris
- Remove lint and dust from the dryer vent and hose (approximately 16,000 house fires every year are caused from clogged vents and hoses). Then cover the vent with hardware cloth to keep wildlife out.
- Paint and seal the exterior when needed to keep everything protected from weather
- Properly trim and clear away any limbs or branches hanging over the roof, garage or fence to prevent damage. Prune everything away from the house to keep both insects and burglars at bay. Less shrubbery and more open spaces provide less hiding spots.
- Check decks and balconies for rotting or chipping to prevent accidents
- Keep insects and rodents away by giving your home regular deep cleanings from top to bottom
- Have a professional come regularly and inspect for pests such as termites, and when needed use the right treatments
- Consider installing technology such as a home security system and motion sensors and post that you have them, they might pay for themselves (there is approximately 1 burglary every 15 seconds in the U.S.)
- Replacing glass windows and doors with impact resistant glass can prevent damage from storms and also keep burglars from entering
Performing regular checks and upkeep on your home, and maintaining the proper coverage through a quality homeowners insurance policy may protect you from incurring expensive losses both to your home and from the risk of accidents that can arise from disrepair. A homeowners insurance policy can cover you for a lot of things, but it may not cover a home that has been neglected.
For additional help with your homeowners insurance policy needs, contact Pettineo Insurance Agency today at (954) 493-9424 or visit www.pettineo.com for a free quote.
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