In a home, very few things are maintenance free. While it is a bitter pill for most homeowners to swallow, the fact is that preventative maintenance, with all the time and money it consumes, is still far more cost effective than the crisis management approach of waiting until something breaks and then scrambling to have it repaired. Preventative maintenance can avoid repairs, extend the life expectancy of many components and in some cases, reduce energy consumption.

Disclaimer: The information provided is an attempt to inform home buyers about general home maintenance. The maintenance suggestions listed are by no means a complete list of items that need maintenance in a home. These suggestions are only a compilation of maintenance suggestions based on our experience in the business of Real Estate construction, inspection, ownership and renovation.

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