When you buy a home, it never crosses your mind that one mistake could see you lose it forever. Like it or not, it’s a sad fact of life that day in, day out, home disasters occur across the world. While there are some disasters, like earthquakes and forest fires, which can’t be foreseen, there are others that can be. Or, if not foreseen, prepared for, to help prevent disaster from striking and making your home unlivable.
With that in mind, below are some simple ways that you can whip your home into shape and prevent the majority of disasters from occurring. Or, at least, limit the damage that occurs.
Install fire alarms throughout your home
One of the most common household disasters are fires. However, in homes that have smoke alarms, almost all fires are detected before they get out of hand and cause serious damage. The best way to prevent fires from damaging your home is to install fire alarms throughout the property. That way, as soon as a fire occurs, the alarm should sound before it gets out of hand. The most common cause of household fires is faulty wiring. So it’s worth having your home’s wires checked at least once every 12 months. It’s also important to check your fire alarms are working properly once a month.
Be smart about flooding
When we think of flooding, most of us picture rivers bursting their banks and causing water to gush into our homes. However, the most common type of household flooding is caused by a burst water pipe. Sometimes, water pipes burst due to pressure, but nine times out of ten it’s due to the cold weather. You see, come winter, the cold weather can cause the water inside your home’s pipes to freeze. The freezing itself isn’t the issue; it’s when the ice starts to thaw that there’s a problem. As the ice thaws, the pressure can sometimes cause the pipes to crack and water to leak out, flooding the property. The best thing that can be done to prevent this is stopping the pipes from freezing up in the first place. One of the best ways to go about doing that is by using heat cables. There are other ways that you can do this, but this is one of the most effective.
Prevent damp
A lot of homeowners see damp as being a mildly annoying issue. However, some kinds of damp can be much more devastating and can even lead to your property becoming unlivable. That’s why it’s important to keep an eye out for any damage to your home’s roof, guttering or foundations. If you notice any issues, call a specialist immediately – the sooner the problem is dealt with, the better. If you happen to see damp inside your home, the first thing that you need to do is find the cause of it and then have it dealt with. If you can’t find the cause yourself, call in an expert. Never leave damp untreated as it can cause unimaginable damage.
So there you have it, a guide to how to whip your home into shape to avoid devastating property disasters.
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