One of the greatest things about living in a home is water. From filling up a hot bath for you to sink into and let the stresses of life ebb away to pouring a pot of coffee to start your day. Water does it all for us and it’s so underrated. It’s pretty much the lifeblood of our home and enables us to cook, clean and care for ourselves – everything you could want to do in your home.
But water? When mismanaged or maltreated it can be a serious threat to your home and family life in your property. Water can erode and cause huge structural damage issues if the proper care, checks and balances aren’t taken.
Water can giveth! But it can also taketh away. Here are some of the issues you can face thanks to water.
Toilets get blocked. That’s a part of family life. It’s important to run your family home with the slightest bit of plumbing knowledge. Knowing how your toilet works is going to go a long way during the course of family life in the home and there are plenty of blocked toilets thanks to kids and their rapid flushing techniques! But in all seriousness, equipping yourself with the right tools and right knowledge is going to give you some peace of mind. Knowing that you can tackle issues in the home is an amazing gift. Probably the best gift you could give to yourself!
Water issues and leaks can bring the unwanted presence of mold and mildew to our homes. Mold in many cases can be harmless, but it simply isn’t worth taking the risk. Leaks give food and shelter to mold – making your home a great breeding environment for this home invader. If you see mold, act fast. Ideally you should have some mold spray you can use to take it down.
Pipes are the key to water in the home, but they can also be the big downfall. Pipes can often freeze if they are not insulated correctly and this can simply put a halt to water in the home. No more baths! Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to deal with freezing pipes before they burst, so don’t delay in solving this issue – it’s a big one. Just pay attention to the temperature and identify this issue quickly, as pipes can explode under the stress of a deep freeze. If it is appliances that are leaking, call in a professional.
Gutters are also invisible to homeowners, despite being crucial to the defense of your house against the weather. Now, your gutters will get full to the brim with debris, so make sure you clean it. If your gutters crack and break under the weight of the dirt in them, you’ll have some issues and a buildup could lead to water leaking into your roof.
Protect your home from seepage, leaks and faulty plumbing by taking a proactive approach to DIY and maintenance in your home. A lot of good is given to us by water, but it can cause some serious problems!
I’m a 20-something stay-at-home mother and wife. I have an amazing husband, a beautiful daughter, two loving dogs, and a lazy cat. I wouldn’t change my life for anything! I love to read, listen to music, cook and blog!
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