I love DIY. There is nothing more satisfying than taking on a project and seeing it through to completion. Having a home of your own certainly does keep you busy. As well as finding all those great improvement ideas, there are always lots of maintenance tasks to do. However, sometimes you may find that a task is too big. And once in awhile, you may need to call out the professionals to take care of something serious.
Your home needs to be safe, warm, and dry for you and your family. But there are times when the weather is too harsh. Your home can be damaged and can quickly degrade. Small problems become emergencies you can’t handle yourself. With wear and tear, there are often a few signs that something is wrong long before you need to call in the professionals.
If you can see mold anywhere in your home, it’s a sure sign that something isn’t right. To prevent mold, you must regularly allow fresh air into your home. You should also vent any steam or moisture as you create it. This can be from cooking pots in the kitchen or a hot shower in the bathroom. Extractor fans can do most of the work, but opening a window is often best.
Dripping taps can also create nasty stains, bacteria buildup, and mold. You can often fix this yourself by tightening the fitting. However, dripping pipes are not always as simple. It is unusual for a pipe fitting to become loose over time. If it is caused by movement, fix a bracket up to hold it steady, then tighten the joint. If the pipe is leaking away from the joint, this could be a sign of a cracked pipe.
It is possible to fix the pipe yourself if it is a short enough section. But for awkward jobs, it’s best to call out a good plumber. The plumbers at Tai Irwin Plumbing recommend using a plumber that is ready to go at anytime of the day or night. A burst pipe simply can’t wait. Find the nearest stop cock that shuts off the water supply. The repair will need to be completed before your supply can be reinstated.
Mold in the ceiling or on the walls is a sure sign of a leak. Professional plumbers are equipped to track down leaks for you and repair them. They will often check roof tiles are in place, and that there is no standing water around your home. Guttering that is blocked can also cause water to penetrate your home, causing mold. You can prevent things getting to this point by regularly clearing your gutters. You might want to install better drainage around the outside of your home too.
Musty smells can also be a sign that there are mold spores in your home. Cleaning the drains of your sinks and baths can push through the bacteria and eliminate the odor. If the smell remains, it could be time to call a plumber to find where the problem is and fix it. If your home is showing any signs of problems, it could be time to call in the pros.
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