The Importance of Home Maintenance

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Many times a person will put their house on the market and never do much else to improve the home. Some will even leave repairs and cleaning up for the agent and buyer to deal with later. This is a horrible idea if you want to get top price for your house.

While you do not have to do major repairs to the house, you should keep up with regular maintenance and do small repairs. Often the neglect of those small things can turn off potential buyers, and it may lead to larger problems later on.

Repairing any holes in the walls or floors is a must. Smaller holes can be easily repaired in a day with a handful of supplies from your local hardware store. You may need to hire someone to repair larger holes. Make sure to put a fresh coat of paint on the walls after repairs are finished.

Replace caulking and seals around windows, drains, sinks, and bathtubs. This is normal routine maintenance for any home, and it will also make the home look cleaner and well kept. If you are just a little handy then you can get this done on your own in a day or two.

Keep up maintenance on the porch and any fencing. The outside of the house applies to curb appeal, and a porch in good repair looks better and safer than one that fallen into disrepair. After any needed repair a fresh coat of paint can help attract buyers.

Keep gutter clean and in good shape. The gutters on a house can clog up quickly if not maintained. Standing water in the gutter could attract pests that would detour potential buyers. It could also cause unattractive water erosion on the ground around the house.

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Lawn and Plant Care

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The summer months in College Station can be down right hot.  This hot climate takes a bit of effort to keep your lawn and plants looking great.  The afternoon temperatures can get pretty high and this in turn causes your lawn, as well as your plants, to be deprived of the right amount of water they need to survive and look amazing.

The first thing that is important is to recognize what lawn and plant damage looks like.  Lawns that are heat stressed as simple to recognize.  If you step on your lawn and the footprint is noticeable, this is one warning sign. 

Another way to look is to dig under the grass and look at the soil.  The soil should be moist and not hard or crusty.  Plants will have leaves that are wilted or crinkling.  The leave color will also begin to turn brown.

It is important that you know when and how much water is needed to properly maintain your lawn and plants.  If you have sandy soil, you will need to water more often then clay soil. 

The best time to water your lawn and plants is very early in the morning or in the latter part of the afternoon.  These are the two times of day when the temperatures are the lowest and the movement of the wind is also the lowest.  Cooler temps and less wind means a reduction in the amount of evaporation.

Plants needed to be watered so the water seeps down deep.  This is ideal for plant growth because they will get the proper moisture, nutrients and minerals for survival. 

If you own a home in of College Station or anywhere in Central Texas, it may take some effort to keep your lawn and your plants healthy, but that is only because of the Texas heat.  With a little work, your lawn will be a pretty shade of green with colorful plants as part of your landscape and curb appeal.

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Spruce Up Your Home for A Spring Sell

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After doing the market research and paperwork associated with putting a house for sale the real fun begins. At this point you really need to focus on the appearance of the house. The nicer the home looks the more successful your sell is likely to be.

While the outside of your home should have a nice appearance you are going to want to make the inside look good for open house and walk through events. A fresh, clean interior that matches both the home and season gives a home an inviting feel. Here are a few ideas to start sprucing up the inside of your home:

• Clean all the light fixtures in the home. The globs and outer casings of lights can attract a lot of dust and debris. Taking these down for a good wash can do wonders for brightening up the house. You should dust and clean any lamp shades in the home too.

• Replace damaged light and plug covers or update the old ones. Light switch and plug covers are often overlooked by homeowners trying to sell their house, but clean covers that blend nicely with the rooms always look better than dirty or gaudy covers.

• Chance the curtains and the linens in the house. Washing or replacing the curtains and linens can really freshen up the look, smell, and feel of the house.

• Remove any odors. Air fresheners and nice scented candles can add a new scent to the house, making it more appealing to the senses. You can also use carpet deodorizers to remove any odors.

• Clean up clutter. If you have any clutter in your home pick it up. Make sure laundry makes it into the hamper, and that all trash and recycling makes it to the appropriate containers.

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