{"id":117,"date":"2014-06-30T12:32:00","date_gmt":"2014-06-30T12:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indwe.co.za\/indwe-blog\/2014\/06\/30\/do-home-maintenance-sooner-rather-than-later\/"},"modified":"2014-06-30T12:32:00","modified_gmt":"2014-06-30T12:32:00","slug":"do-home-maintenance-sooner-rather-than-later","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indwe.co.za\/indwe-blog\/do-home-maintenance-sooner-rather-than-later\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Home Maintenance Sooner Rather Than Later"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/68.media.tumblr.com\/8c939248c9848738149d486a6c5fbd94\/tumblr_inline_n7zetxnXAi1r965u9.jpg\" alt=\"image\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Are there cracked tiles, broken window latches or leaky taps in your home? If you\u2019ve been promising yourself that you\u2019ll \u201csee to it later\u201d \u2013 then make later NOW.<\/p>\n<p><!-- more --><\/p>\n<p>Putting off maintenanceis is never a good idea \u2013 it costs money and increases frustration. Winter is always a good time to conduct a thorough maintenance check, so carefully examine the interior of your home and look for little things you may have overlooked before. Start by doing the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Test your electricity<\/b>. Every year, make a point of checking that all the outlets work. If they don\u2019t, get an electrician to re-wire them. Working with electricity is dangerous, so be EXTRA careful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Check all locks and deadbolts on your doors and windows.<\/b>\u00a0If something doesn\u2019t work as it should, replace it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Check caulking around showers and bathtubs <\/b>and repair as needed.<b>\n<p><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Remove showerheads and clean sediment.\u00a0<\/b>This prolongs their life and helps water pressure too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Inspect and change air conditioning filters.<\/b> Change dirty filters once a month or latest every two months. \u00a0You can opt for cheaper filters and replace them more often.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Inspect your fire extinguisher(s).<\/b>\u00a0 Ensure you have easy access to it and that there is nothing blocking it (like a garbage bin). Check that the gauge shows adequate pressure and that there are no visible signs of wear and tear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Clean out gutters.<\/b>\u00a0Leaves in autumn and sediment and grime after the summer rains are common.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Inspect the exterior of your home.<\/b>\u00a0Is any paint chipping? Is any siding damaged by rain? Are there any holes in the brickwork? Also be sure to check the foundation for any cracks. A good silicone\/caulk can fix a lot of your problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Check grout in bathrooms and kitchen <\/b>and repair as needed.\u00a0This will prolong the life of your tiled surfaces and keep them looking good.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Inspect plumbing for leaks, clean aerators on taps.<\/b>\u00a0Go around all your taps and toilets, checking for small leaks. If you have poor water pressure, the aerator is the likely culprit \u2013 the good news is it\u2019s really easy to fix.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remember to review your insurance policy this winter \u2013 speak to Indwe Risk Services today on 0860 13 13 14<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are there cracked tiles, broken window latches or leaky taps in your home? If you\u2019ve been promising yourself that you\u2019ll \u201csee to it later\u201d \u2013 then make later NOW. Putting off maintenanceis is never a good idea \u2013 it costs money and increases frustration. 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